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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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Our Impact
Answering the call to serve our students
March 11, 2022

Integrated academic and social-emotional supports for students are desperately needed in our schools both during and after the pandemic, especially…

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Our Impact
The Value of a Mentor
March 8, 2022

When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. I am reminded of…

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Our Impact
Red Jacket Networking
March 7, 2022

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando hosted our Red Jacket Networking event at the Beardall Senior Center. This…

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Our Impact
Count Day At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit
March 1, 2022

Count Day is one of two days in the school year when student attendance helps determine how much state aid…

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Our Impact
How Collaborative Partnerships Drive Student Outcomes
February 23, 2022

In a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being…

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The Corps
Black history lesson: Compassion, understanding and critical thinking
February 22, 2022

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member Jaybazz Jacobs shares how compassion and critical thinking can unite those who don’t share the same…

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Our Impact
Boots on the Ground in Dallas
February 18, 2022

Care Force’s mission was simple: lead Aramark’s employees through a powerful day of service; but completing this goal was far…

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The Corps
Curious about serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis or Philadelphia?
February 15, 2022

Looking to support students in a vibrant new community? Here are four amazing cities where you can make a difference.

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The Corps
Bank of America’s Support to CYGB Expansion
February 7, 2022

For over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s holistic student-facing programming. From…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ brings CommunityAmerica, Chiefs and Royals together to recognize school nurses during the surge
February 2, 2022

  These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…

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Our Community
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Kansas City is Super Bowl LVI Bound
January 31, 2022

Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…

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The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s AmeriCorps members are closing pandemic gaps
January 28, 2022

The other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…

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