Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
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Hughey Newsome joined the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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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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Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…
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Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
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On Friday, June 14th, 2024, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC celebrated the graduation of our dedicated 2024 AmeriCorps members. The event was…
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 year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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