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.
From Foster Care to AmeriCorps, a Recent High School Grad Says ‘I’m Where I Need to Be’
“I decided to serve in Reading Corps because I love reading, and I also wanted to be able to help kids. Some kids might not be encouraged to read at home. Reading Corps encourages children to read more and incorporates it into their lives.”
He Found a Successful Career in Technology and Service — A Path Started With Two Terms in AmeriCorps
Mayank Gupta realized he was not passionate about the degree he had earned. AmeriCorps service helped him find a passion for technology and helping others, and now that is his career.
Dr. Martin Luther King Inspires Service on Jan. 20
Learn more about volunteer service on Martin Luther King Day.
A Conversation With Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Great New Results for Reading Corps
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by Minnesota Reading Corps. On December 3, Reading Corps was invited to participate
See How This Program is Transforming Classrooms
The Total Learning Classroom program aims to transform student learning in schools experiencing the worst achievement gaps in the state.
AmeriCorps Members and Alumni Can Now Design Their Lives with a New Benefit
Dean Kephart from ServeMinnesota is now offering a “Design Your Life” course for AmeriCorps members and alumni. Learn more.
Evidence-Based Practices Boost Students’ Math Skills in Math Corps
Researchers constantly evaluate programs like Math Corps to find the best ways to help students.
AmeriCorps Scholar Coaches Help Overcome the Achievement Gap in this Innovative Program
The AmeriCorps members serving as Scholar Coaches in the Total Learning Classroom (TLC) program at a Minneapolis school are helping
From AmeriCorps to State Office, Rep. Ami Wazlawik’s Career Exemplifies Service to Community
Minnesota State Legislator Ami Wazlawik is probably similar to a lot of elected officials who say they have public service
5 Take-Aways from the 2018-19 Reading Corps and Math Corps Program Evaluation
By Sadie O’Connor, Managing Director of Reading & Math Inc. (Reading Corps and Math Corps) Over 18 million minutes of
Research Notes: PreK Math Pilot Shows Significant Results
Minnesota students’ declining math scores are a worry for so many reasons: The math courses that students take in high
How to Donate Using Money from Your IRA
Did you know that you might be eligible to make a tax-free donation directly to ServeMinnesota from your individual retirement account (IRA)?
Service to the Community is Legacy for Giver and Receiver
AmeriCorps celebrates 25 years of serving communities.
How AmeriCorps Provided Grounding for This Future Educator
“I was struck by how many different ways I was impressed by the students I got to work with.”
Math Corps Students Get a New High-Tech Way to Boost Fact Fluency
Remember the commercial, “There’s an app for that”? Math Corps tutors are about to start quoting it quite a bit
