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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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“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.â€
Our Impact
6 Black-Owned Restaurants We Love in Boston
February 11, 2020

Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…

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Team Care Force poses at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ HQ with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ jackets.
The Corps
Welcome TCF 13

Welcome Team Care Force #13! Introducing the new Senior AmeriCorps members serving with Care Force 2019-2020. #TCF13   Name: Brittany…

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The Corps
Why I chose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee 
February 9, 2020

Learn why Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee Team Leader, Shontrice, decided to do a year of service and how her students inspire…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus alum Alen Amimi stands in a group hug with his teammates
Our Alumni
#cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of service
February 6, 2020

we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…

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Our Impact
Board Member Spotlight – Nolan Tully
February 5, 2020

    For Nolan Tully, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…

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Corpsmember paints a flowerbed in a school garden
Our Impact
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento
February 3, 2020

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ draws a lot of inspiration from Dr. King, and it is most evident on Martin Luther King Jr….

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Our Impact
Remembering the Reasons and Values Behind Our Work
January 30, 2020

The work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…

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Our Impact
What #MakeBetterHappen Means to Me

If you follow Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…

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City year americorps member working at a desk with a student
The Corps
The Power of Change

I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…

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Our Impact
A recap of MLK Day 2020

On January 20, 2020, over 700 volunteers gathered at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School to commemorate the legacy of Dr….

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo AmeriCorps member Bethany Elliot stands at a desk next to a student
The Corps
A Day in the Life at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Buffalo
January 29, 2020

Each day is long, but worth every second of my time My name is Beth Elliott and I’m an AmeriCorps…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando Golf event group photo
Our Impact
Drive for success golf event 2019
January 22, 2020

On December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners