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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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The Corps
What do Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members do? Run afterschool programs
March 20, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…

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Twelve AmeriCorps members with their arms up in a spirit break
The Corps
How to combat compassion fatigue
March 15, 2019

Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.

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Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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The Corps
5 things AmeriCorps members should expect from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
February 22, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience

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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel

One of the benefits of serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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Four students and a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves
The Corps
My first month as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
February 21, 2019

“I started my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…

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Education
Black History Month: Honoring Lincoln University as a pioneer in education
February 20, 2019

For Black History Month, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…

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Portrait of Ashlye Allison
The Corps
Why I keep returning to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
February 14, 2019

Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…

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An AmeriCorps member sits at a table in a school library.
Benefits & Resources
How to shine as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ applicant
February 12, 2019

When working on your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…

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Our Impact
From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry

Dr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…

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A group of AmeriCorps members walk together along a path in a park.
Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
February 8, 2019

Working at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…

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The Corps
5 things I wish I knew at the start of service
February 1, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners