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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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Haitian Heritage Month to me
May 8, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…

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Our Community
A Cause Worth Celebrating
May 2, 2023

My first year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…

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The Corps
Why I Serve

I have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…

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The Corps
4 Reasons to Join Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock

1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…

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The Corps
Fashion Revolution Week: The Importance of Ethical Fashion and Self-Expression Among Middle Schoolers
April 25, 2023

Fashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…

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Education
Celebrate National School Librarian Day!
April 6, 2023

As the name suggests, National School Librarian Day allows people to appreciate school librarians and everything they do for schools…

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The Corps
More Than a Thank You
March 29, 2023

March brings about a sense of change and newness, but for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, March remains the same every…

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The Corps
To JA Fair’s ACMs: A Message of Gratitude
March 28, 2023

For ACM Appreciation Month, J.A. Fair’s Impact Manager Skyler Matthias took this opportunity to share his appreciation for his team:…

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Our Community
Empowering women leaders through mentorship
March 8, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.

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Our Community
International Women’s Day
March 6, 2023

Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…

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Our Alumni
How a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Recruiter Changed My Life
February 27, 2023

After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…

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The Corps
Building Resilience: Lessons from Duncan Kirkwood

Three years removed from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of depression and anxiety have increased among young adults…

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