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

As a senior Impact Manager at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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It was a windy March day when Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members gathered in New Castle to prepare for our 19th…
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“The youth of Buffalo are unstoppable, as are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members.â€
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Read the storyDay in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…
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Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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“I started my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
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Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
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