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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 Sacramento member and student
Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Red Nose Day and Comcast NBCUniversal Help More Students Reach Their Full Potential in School and Beyond
May 23, 2019

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

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New Orleans streetcar
Benefits & Resources
Top 4 tips to know before applying to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans
May 22, 2019

New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…

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The Corps
Building trust with students
May 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…

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Our Impact
A tale of two cities
May 17, 2019

As a native of Jacksonville, Allishia Bauman is Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville’s Chief of Staff and is involved in a number…

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Students add their handprints to the sun at McDonough's literacy night
Education
Planning a Literacy Family Engagement Night
May 16, 2019

Planning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (or…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC near capitol hill
Benefits & Resources
Five things we love about Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2019

There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…

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AmeriCorps member talking with student on playground while other students are playing
Education
Making public schools stronger with caring relationships

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

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The back City year americorps member standing next to three young students all facing the white board they are writing on
Our Impact
Jacksonville students need mentors like you
May 10, 2019

Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…

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Little Rock skyline
The Corps
Five things we love about living in Little Rock
May 6, 2019

Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock.

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city year americorps member sitting with two high school students- all sitting at a table outside reading books
The Corps
Twenty months of gratitude
May 1, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ; by far, the most…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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jacksonville bay
Benefits & Resources
Why we love Jacksonville
April 26, 2019

You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners