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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
Update: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville’s response to Covid-19
March 18, 2020

The safety and well-being of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, staff, partners and broader communities we serve is always…

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Our Impact
Another year of meaningful service
May 24, 2019

One of our guiding stories, “The Starfish Story,” is used to describe a student our AmeriCorps members know they made…

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Our Impact
A tale of two cities
May 17, 2019

As a native of Jacksonville, Allishia Bauman is Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville’s Chief of Staff and is involved in a number…

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Our Impact
Jacksonville students need mentors like you
May 10, 2019

Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…

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The Corps
Twenty months of gratitude
May 1, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ; by far, the most…

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Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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The Corps
Looking back on my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
April 12, 2019

Javon Cohen’s time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville was a life-changing experience filled with new ideas and sparks of new personalities.

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The Corps
A thank you note from staff
March 21, 2019

Day in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…

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The Corps
How to combat compassion fatigue
March 15, 2019

Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.

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The Corps
My first month as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
February 21, 2019

“I started my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…

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Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
February 8, 2019

Working at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…

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