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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 Alumni
The Segal Education Award: What Is It and How Can I Use It?
June 7, 2023

As graduation season approaches and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (LACY) plans, many…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum and staff member Michael Stevens, 2023 Staff Alumni Impact Award winner
Our Alumni
Celebrating mentor and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Michael Stevens
June 6, 2023

Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ D.C. He was honored with the 2022…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum and staff member Nicole Tsang, 2023 Staff Alumni Impact Award winner
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Nicole Tsang
May 31, 2023

Nicole Tsang is a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New York alum and current Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ National staff member. She was honored with…

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an elementary student and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member laughing together
Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums: A lifetime of impact
May 3, 2023

When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…

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The Corps
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
May 1, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Yvonne Garcia
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Yvonne Garcia
April 24, 2023

Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…

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Opportunity
Fostering men of color in education
March 29, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit hosted a panel to discuss how increasing the number of male educators of color will help close…

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Our Alumni
How a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Recruiter Changed My Life
February 27, 2023

After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…

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Cadence Pentheny (New Hampshire '17, '18) 2022 Distinguished Young Alum award recipient
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Cadence Pentheny
February 21, 2023

Cadence Pentheny, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member with student
Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s six areas of impact
February 16, 2023

As an organization committed to continuous learning, the ways in which we and our partners seek to make an impact…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philly Love Stories
February 14, 2023

For many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…

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The Corps
Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service
February 3, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service reminds us of mentorship and leading while contributing to others’ success.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners