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.
Meet Recovery Champion, ServeMinnesota Board Member and “School of Hard Knocks” Graduate Phil Rutherford
Of all the impressive items in Phil Rutherford’s official bio — chief operating officer at Faces & Voices of Recovery, past
Giving Back to the Community Through Reading Corps Service
Reading Corps tutor Ruby Wesley is a proud alumna of Minneapolis Public Schools. She’s delighted to be giving back to
An Unexpected Gap Year Becomes a Year of Service
When Marielle Kamath’s gap year between college and medical school turned into two years, she saw AmeriCorps service as an
AmeriCorps Service: The Start of a Life’s Journey Forward
Jordan Hansen says that AmeriCorps service “gave me more than I would ever be able to give back”: It supported
“You’ve gotta fill the potholes”: Meet Andrew Jarocki, Lead for Minnesota AmeriCorps Fellow
Andrew Jarocki grew up in Duluth, graduated from the University of Notre Dame and made his way back to Minnesota last August as Lead for Minnesota (LFMN) fellow serving with the Hibbing Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He’s learning the nuts and bolts of local leadership as he contemplates a career in public service.
Math Corps Matters
When Daniel Winker’s test scores made it clear that the Burnsville fifth-grader was struggling with math last year, his mom,
How Minnesota Reading Corps Changed a Single Mom’s Life
Jenny Nyberg knew she needed to make a change in her life in order to move forward – and she
5 Reasons to Make Service to Others Your New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s is a time we resolve to be better. Why not make AmeriCorps service part of your resolution this year?
What Does Service Look Like for AmeriCorps Members Now?
The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed and even stopped much of our world, but Minnesota AmeriCorps members continue to serve. Here’s how.
How to Live on an AmeriCorps Stipend
Are you worried that you won’t be able to live on the modest amount you are paid as an AmeriCorps member? You might be surprised.
How Opportunity Corps Gave a Veteran a Chance to Serve in a New Way
Watch this video story about Will — a Minnesota Army National Guard member who also serves in Minnesota Opportunity Corps.
Recovery Corps Offered a Meaningful Bridge to Medical School
In the year before beginning medical school, Alyssa served in Minnesota Recovery Corps and gained valuable knowledge and experience.
‘I Knew I Wanted to Serve:’ One Woman Describes How Recovery Corps is Part of Her Career Journey
Taryn began service in AmeriCorps as a Recovery Corps navigator in Aug. 2018, and after completing two terms serving at
Extending a Lifeline to Students and Families Struggling at Home This Fall
Learn about a new initiative that will bring Reading Corps and Math Corps consultation and tutoring to families with kids learning at home.
Anna McCallum: Helping Parents and Caregivers Strategize Ways to Help Kids at Home
Anna McCallum is a Literacy Coach at Reading & Math Inc. (RMI) and she will be using her background in