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

Dear champions and supporters of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento, I am excited and honored to begin a new chapter with City…
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After graduating college, I found myself in a position that I believe many of our young people find themselves: idealistic,…
Read the storyIn 2022-2023, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Miami is celebrating its 15th birthday. We’re so excited to go #backtobasics! Join us for a…
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For Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, it’s important for them to establish strong working relationships…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly AmeriCorps members Andrew Gupta, Dimir Leftwich, and Saige Cornick-Turpin speak about their LACY (Leadership After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ)…
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Left: Tyrea Barnes, Comcast Site Leadership Award Winner Right: AmeriCorps Greatness Award Winners Lydia Izzo, Tessa Hannigan, Andrea Barajas, and…
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Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service can propel you towards a…
Read the storyCongratulations this year’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles graduates and our amazing awardees. It was truly an honor to serve alongside…
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Every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member (ACM) is a tremendous asset to our team, and each year at graduation, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, Thursday, May 12th at the Witte Museum. Ripples of…
Read the storyDuring Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Jermal Perkins was encouraged, empowered and given the tools to live out service, joy, trust and gratitude…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit talked to the director of admissions at the University of Michigan School of Medicine to learn more…
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