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.
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
How we answered the call to serve refugees and immigrants in Minnesota
When the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) told us that more than 1,000 Afghan refugees were coming to Minnesota last December, we jumped right into action.
“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.
Wondering what we really mean by “research to practice”? Here’s a deep dive
At ServeMinnesota, we talk a lot about the central role research plays in our work. Research informs every stage of a program’s development, from initial program design through evaluation.
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.
“This is like magic”: Emerging Educators gave her a path to teaching
Boushra began volunteering at her son’s elementary school as a way to learn about the American educational system. Today, she’s
“I got to use all the skills I’ve built throughout my life.”
Geri (she/they) has been familiar with their AmeriCorps service site, Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, since their childhood on the White Earth
How this former Promise Fellow and new ServeMinnesota employee is bringing theory to practice
Back when he was a student at Occidental College, Isa Kibira remembers living in “theory land.” He majored in political
A glimpse into service with the Refugee Response Initiative
The tech team for the Refugee Response Initiative does a lot more than just tech. In addition to setting up
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
Here’s why AmeriCorps is a smart career move after graduating
It’s graduation season, and as nice as it might be to be done with classes, it can be stressful to
Finding the Climate Impact Corps after life on the road
Before serving with Climate Impact Corps, Sara Arsenault wandered the US, heading to wherever her next gig in environmental field
