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

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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We hear time and time again from corps members and alums that when they first joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as an…
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As a new Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
Read the storyHow do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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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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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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The decision to come back for a second Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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