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

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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Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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One of the benefits of serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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“I started my time at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
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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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Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
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When working on your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
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Working at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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