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.
Why is National Service on the Presidential Campaign Stump?
Is it us or is national service back in the air? If you have followed the presidential race so far
AmeriCorps Service Prepared Her for Law School and Life
When Shannon Twiss graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in 2017, she was looking for
Getting the Most Out of Your AmeriCorps Experience
This Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity member learned that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.
Putting the Pieces Together in City of Lakes AmeriCorps
After graduating from Macalester College in 2018, Ella knew she wanted to find a community of friends and serve in a school through AmeriCorps.
Do AmeriCorps Members Get Health Insurance and Healthcare Benefits?
One of the most common questions about AmeriCorps service is about health insurance coverage.
What it Means to Have ‘Purpose and a Paycheck’: An Interview with Chris Farrell
“Whether you’re 20, 40 or 70, you have something to offer on the job and purpose really does matter.”
Learning from Our History: Coleman Reflects On His First Year at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Coleman reflects on the importance of confronting historic practices that perpetuate racial disparities in homeownership.
‘I Really Love Math Corps’: A Bemidji Tutor’s Journey to AmeriCorps Service
After serving as a tutor in Reading Corps to Math Corps, Bradi now has the perfect position.
Learning Environmental Stewardship in AmeriCorps
Conservation Corps members serve with youth to teach them about preserving and saving the environment.
Changing the World and Transforming Herself in Green Corps
“All of the members in my GreenCorps cohort feel the urgency of wanting to get out there and change the world.”
This Target Retiree Yearned to Make an Impact – and Now He’s Doing it in Math Corps
After retiring from many years working in corporate roles at Target, Chuck yearned to continue to make an impact on his community.
She’s a Reading Corps Tutor Turned Advocate
Jeannette recruited members of her family to join her in Reading Corps service and continues to serve as an internal coach.
Finding the Best Opportunity for Herself in Opportunity Corps
After losing a longtime job at a certified nursing assistant, Ivy used AmeriCorps service to make a career pivot.
Service on Social: We Round Up Our Favorite Recent Tweets, Grams and Posts
We have published a list some of our favorite social media posts about AmeriCorps and service from the past few
This Twin Cities Youth Leader Discovered His Future in AmeriCorps Service
Serving as an AmeriCorps member in Community Technology Empowerment Program (CTEP) helped Esteban find a career in non-profit work.
