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

We hear time and time again from corps members and alums that when they first joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as an…
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In his graduation speech to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s AmeriCorps volunteers, Luke Hostetter reflects on a year of service that impacted over…
Read the storyWolf Reese didn’t expect Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to change the course of his life—but it did. From navigating culture shock at…
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I chose to serve a year with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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On May 28, 2025, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable…
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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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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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Dear Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community, In 2008, I proudly wore the red jacket as an AmeriCorps member serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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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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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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A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…
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