Making a Difference One Student at a Time The Ohio Reading and Math Corps is a statewide AmeriCorps program that engages 120 AmeriCorps Members who provide math and reading intervention for students in kindergarten through grade five who have not met grade-level proficiency. Read reflections from AmeriCorps members Dwayne Wampler and Karen Krzyzanowski about the impact that their service is making in the lives of their students. March 3, 2021 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
AmeriCorps Spotlight: Derrick Speights Read more about Derrick Speights, an outstanding AmeriCorps member serving with Horizon Education Centers. This post was written by Miranda Mueller, also an AmeriCorps member with Horizon Education Centers. February 8, 2021 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
Member Spotlight – Tucker Hlad AmeriCorps members often solidify existing interests and work toward future career goals during their service experience. This was the case for 24-year-old Tucker Hlad. Currently performing his service through online video and chat features due to COVID-19 restrictions, Tucker shares about his experience with Mentors for Success in Columbus and how it has shaped him personally and professionally. May 26, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Impact Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
AmeriCorps Alumni Spotlight - Mackenzie Bower AmeriCorps impacts members’ lives in more ways than they plan. For alumna, Mackenzie Bower, AmeriCorps instilled in her a passion for service that will carry with her far beyond her completion of the program. Learn more about Mackenzie’s service experience and what she’s up to now. March 6, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »
Justice Talking: The Meaning of Service Justice Talking is a reading and discussion program for AmeriCorps members featuring facilitated discussions that use short philosophical and literary texts, images, and videos on the nature of justice, service and related themes. In partnership with Ohio Humanities, ServeOhio trains AmeriCorps members to facilitate Justice Talking with their fellow Corps members, where they become more familiar with the art of humanities-based discussion and have a better understanding of the importance of civic reflection. Sierra Faris is a Justice Talking facilitator with the COMCorps AmeriCorps program in Athens. Read her reflections on the impact Justice Talking has had on her service. February 24, 2020 By rverhoffkiss AmeriCorps Member Stories, Member Impact Story 0 0 Comment Read More »