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Stories of Service
AmeriCorps members in Minnesota have amazing stories to tell.
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.
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
The Future of the St. Paul Police Department Looks Like This
Victor Rodriguez started changing the face of the St. Paul Police Department in his work as an AmeriCorps member in
Start Your Service in January 2019
Many of our programs currently are looking for new members for a semester of service, from January through May and
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.
ServeMinnesota Hosts Event on Opioid Crisis to Focus on a Recovery Movement
Author Leslie Crutchfield and recovery expert Peter Gaumond to keynote Minneapolis (October 1, 2018) – ServeMinnesota, the hub for AmeriCorps
ServeMinnesota Hosts Event on Opioid Crisis to Focus on a Recovery Movement
Author Leslie Crutchfield and recovery expert Peter Gaumond to keynote Minneapolis (October 1, 2018) – ServeMinnesota, the hub for AmeriCorps
Kate Kelly of ServeMinnesota Awarded National Leadership Honor
For immediate release from America’s Service Commissions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kate Kelly of Plymouth, Minn., and chair of the ServeMinnesota
Kate Kelly of ServeMinnesota Awarded National Leadership Honor
For immediate release from America’s Service Commissions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kate Kelly of Plymouth, Minn., and chair of the ServeMinnesota
Minnesota Ranks No. 3 for Producing AmeriCorps Members
New data shows more AmeriCorps members come from Minnesota than other states; Minneapolis/Saint Paul ranks No. 2 among cities of
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
ServeMinnesota Receives $30,000 for AmeriCorps Program Focused on Recovery
Donation will fund three Recovery Corps Navigators dedicated to helping individuals sustain recovery MINNEAPOLIS, MN – ServeMinnesota received a $30,000
ServeMinnesota Launches Two New Initiatives to Help People in Recovery
Harvard professor and expert in recovery addresses the science of addiction and support MINNEAPOLIS, (Feb. 13, 2018) – The misuse