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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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Young Entrepreneurs Shine at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s First-Ever Enterprise Challenge Regional Competition
May 1, 2025

This April, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley proudly hosted our first-ever Enterprise Challenge regional competition, in partnership with The King’s…

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Standing Strong for Our Students, Our Corps, and the Future of National Service

Dear Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community, In 2008, I proudly wore the red jacket as an AmeriCorps member serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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Alumni Spotlight: Theki Chang Catalyzes Impact with Deloitte after Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ!
April 1, 2025

Theki Change served as an ACM with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…

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Help Us Recruit AmeriCorps Student Success Coaches!
March 19, 2025

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the Bay Area relies on a deep network of donors, school partners, local governments and community partners…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José Springs into Service, Building Little Libraries in East Palo Alto
February 27, 2025

On February 21st, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and community members built fifteen Little Free Libraries to support early childhood literacy….

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Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Tibayan is a Power House of Community Support with SJPL

Jeff Tibayan served as an ACM with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from 2006-2007, and then as a staff member from 2007-2008. Jeff…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 30th Anniversary Gala Recap & Photo Gallery
November 25, 2024

November 1, 2024; Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley 2023-2024 Impact Report

After a year of significant growth, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…

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A Powerful Legacy of Commitment and Service: Honoring John & Tashia Morgridge
October 8, 2024

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…

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9/11 Day of Service with San José State University

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…

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Staff Spotlight: Sergio G. Hernandez, M.S.

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…

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ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.
August 30, 2024

In August, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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