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

The first week of school sets the tone for the year ahead, and at Stephens Elementary, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members…
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The start of a new school year means new routines, new classrooms, and plenty of opportunities to connect. At J.A….
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The first week of school always brings energy, challenges, and fresh opportunities. At Jacksonville Middle School (JMS), nearly 1,000 students…
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The start of the school year at Jacksonville Elementary School (JES) has been filled with energy, growth, and connection for…
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By Anna Johnson The devastating cuts made earlier this year to the voluntary national service program, AmeriCorps, are now widely…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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Why I serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what my day looks like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bay Area had the honor of participating in the 49ers Foundation’s Annual Kickoff: Players for a Purpose event…
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We’re excited to welcome Emmanuel Ojo to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bay Area team as our newest Impact Manager! Emmanuel brings…
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This month, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bay Area is thrilled to welcome a familiar face into a new role. Bernadette Castillo, who…
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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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When I started my second year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…
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