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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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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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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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 story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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Jazz Solomon, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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