Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles’ 18th…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Participating in Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a great first step for those interested in working in education. It allows the opportunity…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised. I am a daughter, I am…
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Theki Change served as an ACM with Â鶹ÊÓƵ from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
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This AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating one incredible alumnus who has carried the lessons of Â鶹ÊÓƵ into the…
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For the past two years, CYLA Board Members and Spring Break Event Co-Chairs, Dwight Caines and Erik Feig, have been…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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