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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
Investing in relationships: how one Cleveland high school “moves the needle” for students
September 5, 2017

Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member kneeling next to a student at a desk as they review work
The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members nurture students’ social-emotional growth — and their own.
August 28, 2017

This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…

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Mentoring students: a two-way street
July 31, 2017

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member with students on a playground
The Corps
Reflections on the “I serve” statement
July 17, 2017

At the beginning of every service year, each Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…

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The Corps
Overcoming fear: mentoring’s challenges and rewards [Voices from the Field]
July 6, 2017

“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…

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Our Impact
Inspiring students to give back to their community at Comcast Cares Day
May 19, 2017

Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…

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The Corps
What do AmeriCorps members do? Build relationships to help students succeed
February 13, 2017

From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…

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Our Impact
MLK Day: Making a difference to 3,000 Chicago students
January 19, 2017

This year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…

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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members own unique responsibilities as coordinators
December 22, 2016

Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…

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The Corps
A parent’s perspective
October 16, 2016

Service to cause greater than self is one of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…

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Our Impact
Champion profile: Einhorn Family Charitable Trust
May 19, 2016

Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…

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Our Impact
Champion Profile: Diana Davis Spencer

The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…

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