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.
These deep friendships started with AmeriCorps
One thing we often share about AmeriCorps: it’s a fantastic way to build strong friendships. So, in celebration of International
Inside what it takes to learn to read
Once you learn to read, it’s hard to remember how you actually learned to read in the first place. Reading
Choosing between AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps? Here’s what you need to know
Even if you’ve heard of AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps before, you might not be clear on how they’re different
“Taking a leap together”: A conversation with Julia Quanrud and Audrey Suker
After leading ServeMinnesota for 24 years, Audrey Suker retired in March of 2023. ServeMinnesota’s new CEO, Julia Quanrud, has worked
“Service is core to my purpose and who I am”: Introducing our new CEO, Julia Quanrud
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Julia Quanrud has been a part of every single level of AmeriCorps in
“I’m all in on math now”: Math Corps tutor builds her own confidence while helping students build theirs
Casey Starr remembers clearly the moment in junior high when a teacher told her that she obviously didn’t have any
These Couples Found Love Through AmeriCorps Service
Yes, AmeriCorps is a great way to serve your community and to get professional experience – but it’s also a
Stuck on what to do this summer? Here’s why you should join AmeriCorps!
Whether you’re a student on break, a retiree with some extra time, or someone looking to try something new, AmeriCorps
How our work with PNC Bank transformed the way we develop programs
We work with many funders and partners who just “get” it – organizations that see our vision and are willing
“Service led directly to a career I love”
Vanessa chose to become an AmeriCorps member as she pondered her options after graduating from college in 2010. Her service
Let’s clear up these myths about AmeriCorps
Read about some of the myths you might have heard about AmeriCorps.
Celebrating 20 years: How ServeMinnesota became a catalyst for positive change in MN
To this day, I am a big admirer of the legislation that created AmeriCorps, the 1993 National Community Service Trust Act.
For him, AmeriCorps service was a bridge to the nonprofit sector
David Langley has worked for more than two years as the Engagement Manager at Prepare + Prosper, a Twin Cities
“My wall is full of drawings students made for me”: How this AmeriCorps member connected with students during distance learning
When Alex began her service during distance learning, she noticed right away how challenging it was to connect with middle
With Heading Home Corps, this retiree helps keep students housed & in school
Renea knows Minneapolis’ social services inside and out. No matter what the students she serves are facing, she can figure