Giving Back to the Community Through Reading Corps Service
Reading Corps tutor Ruby Wesley is a proud alumna of Minneapolis Public Schools. She’s delighted to be giving back to
Serving in Minnesota
An Unexpected Gap Year Becomes a Year of Service
When Marielle Kamath’s gap year between college and medical school turned into two years, she saw AmeriCorps service as an
AmeriCorps Emergency Response featured in Star Tribune
Kelly Smith highlights ServeMinnesota’s Emergency Response Initiative, which is currently accepting applications for about 700 AmeriCorps members to serve in
“You’ve gotta fill the potholes”: Meet Andrew Jarocki, Lead for Minnesota AmeriCorps Fellow
Andrew Jarocki grew up in Duluth, graduated from the University of Notre Dame and made his way back to Minnesota last August as Lead for Minnesota (LFMN) fellow serving with the Hibbing Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He’s learning the nuts and bolts of local leadership as he contemplates a career in public service.
How Minnesota Reading Corps Changed a Single Mom’s Life
Jenny Nyberg knew she needed to make a change in her life in order to move forward – and she
Serving People Experiencing Homelessness Helped a College Student Give Back
“I see community service as something really valuable, and it’s important to fit the intensity of your commitment to whatever your capacity is at.”
5 Reasons to Make Service to Others Your New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s is a time we resolve to be better. Why not make AmeriCorps service part of your resolution this year?
What Does Service Look Like for AmeriCorps Members Now?
The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed and even stopped much of our world, but Minnesota AmeriCorps members continue to serve. Here’s how.
How to Live on an AmeriCorps Stipend
Are you worried that you won’t be able to live on the modest amount you are paid as an AmeriCorps member? You might be surprised.
How Opportunity Corps Gave a Veteran a Chance to Serve in a New Way
Watch this video story about Will — a Minnesota Army National Guard member who also serves in Minnesota Opportunity Corps.
