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Our stories

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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Benefits & Resources
Every student needs a coach in their corner
October 29, 2025

No one questions why student athletes need coaching to succeed on the field or court. It’s understood that a good…

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Benefits & Resources
Benefits you’ll receive as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
October 6, 2025

Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey and beyond.

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Our Alumni
Alumni Corner: Thanaa Muhammad
September 29, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: From Service to Schools Meet Thanaa Muhammad, a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ’23–’24 alum who turned her year of service…

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Our Community
A Decade of Leadership: An Interview with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA Board Member Kam Ghassemieh

For more than a decade, Kam Ghassemieh has been one of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles’ biggest champions. His journey with…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 22, 2025

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Benefits & Resources
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers a fantastic gap year experience
September 15, 2025

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Bay Area Celebrates at the 49ers Foundation’s Annual Players for a Purpose Event
August 28, 2025

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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Our Alumni
Reflecting on a Year of Service: Caitlyn Johnson
August 26, 2025

For many AmeriCorps members, a year of service means early mornings in classrooms. For Caitlyn Johnson, it meant paintbrushes, teamwork,…

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Benefits & Resources
Top “durable” skills employers want you to have today
August 18, 2025

Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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The Corps
Making the most of your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps experience
August 4, 2025

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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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service, answered
August 1, 2025

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Find those answers here!

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Our Alumni
Alumni Corner: Vanessa Rivera
July 29, 2025

Vanessa Served as a Student Success Coach in 2024 – 2025 Current Company and Job Title: KIPP: Prize Preparatory Academy,…

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