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.
After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
Read the storyOne of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s founding stories is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a shortened version of a Zulu proverb which means “I…
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Learn about Care Force Team member Ja’Lon Eason’s experience and how Mother Nature influenced his trip.
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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
Read the storyOne of my favorite Â鶹ÊÓƵ core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…
Read the storyWe live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
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It takes a lot to serve as a tutor, mentor, and role model to a classroom of students, not to…
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I remember how the other third-graders whispered and stared every time my reading tutor called me over to practice comprehension…
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 storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our students academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
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