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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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Curious about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Five helpful facts about serving as an AmeriCorps member
July 29, 2025

Five helpful facts about serving as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member One of the most frequent questions that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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AmeriCorps member Samantha Richard poses in the classroom with a book she plans to read to her first grade students.
The Corps
Five things I wish I knew as an incoming Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
July 25, 2025

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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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as a mentorship multiplier
May 6, 2025

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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Our Impact
Learn about a partnership to support students
March 24, 2025

This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…

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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ work to close digital divide with The Achievery, created by AT&T
February 13, 2025

We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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Our Impact
A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum with a passion for service—both here and abroad
October 22, 2024

Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…

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Our Alumni
Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024

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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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Honors Sacramento’s Macey Amissah-McKinney
June 24, 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Impact
National service builds critical workforce, civic and life skills
June 5, 2024

A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Honors Nonprofit Founder Dustin LaFont
May 21, 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Honors Young Alum Derek Qiu
April 30, 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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