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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Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
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A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Hughey Newsome joined the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…
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