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.
Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
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“My Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience helped confirm for me how powerful active listening can be in building an authentic bond with…
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In the spring of 2017, Jessica Butay, a Hawai’i native who was about to graduate from college in Colorado, had…
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Thirty years ago, when I was 17 years old, I was part of an idealistic experiment, a summer pilot program…
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On April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….
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Over the last 30 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni, now more than 32,000 strong, have been instrumental in helping to drive…
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Each morning, Airica, a seventh-grade student in Kansas City, steps onto the bus, ready to tackle her school day. She says her commute…
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Just as our AmeriCorps members give their all to support our students, our organization and staff strive to give our…
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Last May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…
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So, you’re thinking about applying to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
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For nearly 20 years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
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