Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Jesus Martinez grew up seeing Â鶹ÊÓƵ red jackets around Boston. He participated in Â鶹ÊÓƵ afterschool programs as a…
Read the storyIf Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in-school office during lunch. He…
Read the storyI do not tend to remember the past in detail, but I will vividly remember this particular moment from my…
Read the storyCafé Con Leche is one of the newest affinity groups at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tulsa, created this year to bring together…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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While working on her Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyAfter a month of exploring my options, three reasons inspired my decision to apply and serve another city year.
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.
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I’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.
Read the storyTime waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley kicked off the school year by welcoming our corps at an Opening Day ceremony at…
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