Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
								Did you know that many of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…
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								Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
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								Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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								Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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								Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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								Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
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								At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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								Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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								Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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								Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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