Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Five helpful facts about serving as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member One of the most frequent questions that Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
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Before the start of a new school year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s 29 U.S. sites welcome a new group of talented and…
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Fourteen years ago, Charly Sanchez sat in an elementary school classroom, feeling lost and unseen—until a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member…
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My time with Â鶹ÊÓƵ has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
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We hear time and time again from corps members and alums that when they first joined Â鶹ÊÓƵ as an…
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On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles’ 18th…
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As a new Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Participating in Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a great first step for those interested in working in education. It allows the opportunity…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised. I am a daughter, I am…
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