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.
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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A new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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