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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ members pose at Girls at Work after a day of service
Our Impact
Empowered by Power Tools: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Serves with Girls at Work
September 19, 2019

Impact manager Alysa Hemcher shares her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bucket list.

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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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Our Impact
AT&T Impact Day (Atlanta, GA) 2019
September 6, 2019

After a couple of months being in the office for the winter, we were finally given the news that we…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando opening day 2019 celebration
August 24, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando’s opening day celebration brought together Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando team sponsors, board members, champions, as well as families…

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The Corps
Cue theme music, ‘We are the Champions.’ Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly named ‘best of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’
August 15, 2019

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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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Memphis: Building to lead
July 22, 2019

In the early 2000’s, I started a consulting business in Los Angeles. When I was establishing my business, I was…

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Education
National service is a ‘force for good’ that deserves bipartisan support
July 18, 2019

Longtime supporters of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and AmeriCorps gathered on Capitol Hill this spring in support of national service programs that…

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Olga Remesha and her family are joined by her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team for her citizenship ceremony
The Corps
The Road to Citizenship
July 4, 2019

On April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….

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AmeriCorps member stands behind two students as they work at laptops in the classroom
The Corps
Putting idealism to work in Kansas City
June 21, 2019

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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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Graduation 2019
June 13, 2019

Another year of service complete! On Thursday, June 6th, 270 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members were joined by family,…

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Nicole Nover chats with students in her Leadership Lunch group
The Corps
My Greatest Teachers
June 6, 2019

Last May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…

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downtown Tulsa skyline
The Corps
Tips for a successful year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa
May 31, 2019

So, you’re thinking about applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners