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 we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…
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While working on her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyA year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
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Jesus Martinez grew up seeing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ red jackets around Boston. He participated in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ afterschool programs as a…
Read the storyIf Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 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.
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