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

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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For many AmeriCorps members, a year of service means early mornings in classrooms. For Caitlyn Johnson, it meant paintbrushes, teamwork,…
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Next week, many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sites, including Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia, will welcome their new first year AmeriCorps to their pre-service…
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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…
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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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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Serving on the board of an organization like Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles is more than attending meetings and fundraising –…
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You’ve seen him in press rooms interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars and blind-reacting to the latest Marvel announcements—but now, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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