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.
Jessica Mower: Excited to Consult With Families and Kids in a Time of Need
Jessica Mower is a Coaching & Training Senior Manager at Reading & Math Inc., and she will be one of
Hannah Berget: Stepping Up to Help Families With Kids Who Need a Little Extra Help Now
Math Specialist Hannah Berget is a former Reading Corps member and special education teacher and current Math Program Specialist who will consult with families about learning at home.
Anne Sinclair: Determining Innovative Ways to Continue to Serve Students — Even While They’re at Home
As Chief Learning Officer at Reading & Math Inc., Anne Sinclair wants to assure that all students continue to learn, even while they are at home.
From Minnesota GreenCorps to Graduate School, Service is a Thread Through His Life
Steven Yang experienced the power of AmeriCorps as a child, and after college, decided to join Green Corps.
A Global Pandemic Changed Her Peace Corps Plans, and Now She Serves in AmeriCorps
By Jackie Brock, Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps When Venissa Ledesma’s Peace Corps service in Cameroon was suspended
ServeMinnesota Board President Kate Kelly Combines Passion With Expertise
Kate Kelly, Regional President of PNC Bank, has proven to be an optimistic leader and catalyst for positive change in
Not Sure About College This Fall? Consider a Gap Year in AmerCorps
With college in flux this fall, it’s a great time for students to consider a gap year — and AmeriCorps provides income, tuition help, health benefits, adventure and more.
Reading Corps Members Discover New Ways to Serve
When Minnesota schools closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, our members stepped up. Over the last few weeks, reading
‘It’s an Honor to be Trusted with These Students’ Stories and Their Experiences:’ Finding a Career Path in Recovery Corps
Quinn Forss was looking for a new opportunity to refocus his career when he learned about Minnesota Recovery Corps. As
Why Not Serve in AmeriCorps This Summer?
If you’ve recently lost an internship or a job, AmeriCorps service could be your new internship or provide a career pivot to a new job.
Law Enforcement Career Path Academy Members Help to Feed a Community at a Time of Crisis
AmeriCorps members in the LECPA program in St. Paul have changed their typical service to lead a food drive and help local food shelves.
True North AmeriCorps Members Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis in Duluth
True North AmeriCorps members in Duluth have transformed their service to help communities suffering in this crisis.
How Can You Help?
ServeMinnesota has compiled a short list of resources for AmeriCorps members and citizen volunteers and donors so we can all do whatever we can in a time that our communities are in need.
‘I Have Lived Through What They’re Going Through:’ An AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her Service in College Possible
Alexia is an AmeriCorps member who serves as a College Possible coach at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She helps students in the College Possible program there navigate and adjust to college.
Did You Know You Can Postpone Your Student Loan Payments While Serving in AmeriCorps?
College students and graduates who have taken out student loans might worry that they won’t be able to keep up with repayment if they sign up for AmeriCorps, but good news: There are penalty-free options to postpone student loan payments while you serve.