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Our stories

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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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
March 30, 2020

Originally posted March 30, 2020: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston’s work looks and feels much different today than it did a few weeks ago….

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“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.â€
Our Impact
6 Black-Owned Restaurants We Love in Boston
February 11, 2020

Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…

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Our Alumni
#WCW: Alex Diorio
October 23, 2019

Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…

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The Corps
Confidence is key

I remember how the other third-graders whispered and stared every time my reading tutor called me over to practice comprehension…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members planning with a teacher in a classroom
The Corps
5 critical skills I learned with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston

It takes a lot to serve as a tutor, mentor, and role model to a classroom of students, not to…

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The Corps
Service to success

Jesus Martinez grew up seeing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ red jackets around Boston. He participated in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ afterschool programs as a…

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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston opening day 2019
September 13, 2019

On Friday, September 13th, 2019 at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, 250 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members pledged to make a difference in…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Allison Paul
August 10, 2018

After graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…

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Benefits & Resources
You will grow beyond belief – making career moves at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston’s 18 Minute Networking
January 23, 2018

As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners