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

Karinne Caisse, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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At the beginning of every service year, each Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
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