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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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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
Reflecting on a Year of Service: Charly Sanchez
July 24, 2025

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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Our Alumni
Celebrating a Year of Unshakable Service: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Graduation 2025
June 25, 2025

On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles’ 18th…

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Benefits & Resources
Welcome to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Basic Training Academy: Your First Step Toward Impact
June 24, 2025

As a new Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…

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Benefits & Resources
Tips and tricks for a great application
June 16, 2025

How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff

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Press Release
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus Announces Ruth-Marie Lomax as New Executive Director
June 2, 2025

COLUMBUS (May 15, 2025) – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus, an education nonprofit that works to advance academic outcomes for all students…

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips for making the best first impression through your job application
May 27, 2025

Here are a few tips from the members of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners