Stories of Service
AmeriCorps members in Minnesota have amazing stories to tell.
Welcome to our Stories of Service blog! Every day, Minnesota AmeriCorps programs and their members transform lives and get things done. Their actions and impact shows exactly what service to your state is all about. These are their stories. Subscribe to our newsletter to get them sent directly to your inbox.
This Recent Retiree Honors Wife’s Memory Through Service
By Erika Ayn Finch When John Kidd retired from product development in the athletics industry in January 2016, he was
Minnesota Reading Corps Changed This Tutor’s Life
“It was the first position I ever had where I felt proud.”
Math Corp is Springboard to Teaching Career
Kim Le found a career direction and path to graduate school through AmeriCorps service as a Math Corps tutor.
U. of Chicago NORC Study Proves Reading Corps Makes a Long-lasting Impact
Crucial data proves that Minnesota Reading Corps works.
This Reading Corps Member Serves in His Wife’s Memory
When John Kidd retired from product development in the athletics industry in January 2016, he was thinking about his wife.
Closing the Opportunity Gap for Language Learners — City of Lakes AmeriCorps
Nearly one quarter (24.3%) of students in the Minneapolis Public School District are English Language Learners (ELLs), including Long Term
New Report: Service Unites Americans; Volunteers Give Service Worth $184 Billion
Volunteers more likely to talk to neighbors, participate in civic groups, discuss community issues with family and friends WASHINGTON, D.C.
New List Reveals Top States, Cities that Produce AmeriCorps Members
Washington, D.C., Minnesota, and West Virginia among #AmeriStates with top bragging rights WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of the nearly
Sen. Saxhaug meets with ServeMinnesota members
Members of the ServeMinnesota program met with Sen. Tom Saxhaug Friday morning at Murphy Elementary School to discuss the success
Rep. Peggy Bennett checks on USC Reading Corps program
Last Wednesday, the United South Central Elementary School had a very special guest. Rep. Peggy Bennett (R-Albert Lea) visited USC
Reader’s View: Reading Corps volunteer helps students succeed
As 2016 begins, we with the Minnesota Reading Corps want to publicly praise a person who plays a huge role
Minnesota Leads Nation with $20 Million in AmeriCorps Competitive Grants
For third year in a row, ServeMinnesota is a leader in national service with nearly 1,900 AmeriCorps members MINNEAPOLIS– Minnesota Reading
On The March To Better Reading
Article by: EDITORIAL BOARD , Star Tribune Minnesota Reading Corps tutoring is working, and deserves to expand. News last month
AmeriCorps Tutors Boost Literacy, Give Kids Tools for Success
One of my priorities as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service is using evidence and data to
Can volunteers help kids read more proficiently? New research says yes.
By Emma Brown Public schools have long relied on volunteers to manage bake sales and to chaperone field trips. But
