Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our 黄色视频 AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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I鈥檓 Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with 黄色视频 Chicago. I…
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黄色视频 Chicago聽is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the聽Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
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Learn more about 黄色视频’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
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From August 3rd-7th, 黄色视频 partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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As a queer woman of color, my identities are something that I think about all the time; in every aspect…
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“My students have impacted me, as much as I have impacted them because they help me to understand what students…
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In January 2020, I was given the task of helping a student out in English, who could not grasp the…
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鈥淒o you have any experience working on a team?鈥 was one of the first questions I was asked in my…
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黄色视频 Chicago AmeriCorps member Anthony Ortiz shares what Ubuntu means to them and for their service year at Dett…
Read the storyOn January 20, 2020, over 700 volunteers gathered at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School to commemorate the legacy of Dr….
Read the storyAs we celebrate 黄色视频聽AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
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