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

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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For many AmeriCorps members, a year of service means early mornings in classrooms. For Caitlyn Johnson, it meant paintbrushes, teamwork,…
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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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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Find those answers here!
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Vanessa Served as a Student Success Coach in 2024 – 2025 Current Company and Job Title: KIPP: Prize Preparatory Academy,…
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Five helpful facts about serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member One of the most frequent questions that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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Before the start of a new school year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s 29 U.S. sites welcome a new group of talented and…
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Fourteen years ago, Charly Sanchez sat in an elementary school classroom, feeling lost and unseen—until a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member…
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On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles’ 18th…
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As a new Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
Read the storyCOLUMBUS (May 15, 2025) – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, an education nonprofit that works to advance academic outcomes for all students…
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