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.
This is what a summer with AmeriCorps in MN looks like
AmeriCorps members did so much this summer – between planting trees, building community gardens, and mentoring students, the last three
“They knew we were really listening”: How she connected caregivers to Math Corps
Neitasha is a parent and paraprofessional at Sojourner Truth Academy. She’s a big advocate for AmeriCorps – all three of
These deep friendships started with AmeriCorps
One thing we often share about AmeriCorps: it’s a fantastic way to build strong friendships. So, in celebration of International
Inside what it takes to learn to read
Once you learn to read, it’s hard to remember how you actually learned to read in the first place. Reading
Choosing between AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps? Here’s what you need to know
Even if you’ve heard of AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps before, you might not be clear on how they’re different
How Public Health Corps is reinforcing Minnesota’s healthcare workforce
In pandemic recovery efforts, a huge concern has been the country’s overworked public health workforce. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare
“Taking a leap together”: A conversation with Julia Quanrud and Audrey Suker
After leading ServeMinnesota for 24 years, Audrey Suker retired in March of 2023. ServeMinnesota’s new CEO, Julia Quanrud, has worked
“Service is core to my purpose and who I am”: Introducing our new CEO, Julia Quanrud
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Julia Quanrud has been a part of every single level of AmeriCorps in
“Serving was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made”: AmeriCorps led her to a career in energy and equity
Mari, a senior policy associate at the St. Paul–based clean-energy policy nonprofit Fresh Energy, followed her interest in green construction
“I’m all in on math now”: Math Corps tutor builds her own confidence while helping students build theirs
Casey Starr remembers clearly the moment in junior high when a teacher told her that she obviously didn’t have any
As our CEO of 24 years retires, she leaves ServeMinnesota with a strong legacy
Over the past 24 years, as Audrey Suker has led AmeriCorps in Minnesota, a phrase she’s often used is “it’s
What we learned from this transformational climate energy program
We believe in the power of a national network of service – and one way we harness that network is
These Couples Found Love Through AmeriCorps Service
Yes, AmeriCorps is a great way to serve your community and to get professional experience – but it’s also a
Stuck on what to do this summer? Here’s why you should join AmeriCorps!
Whether you’re a student on break, a retiree with some extra time, or someone looking to try something new, AmeriCorps
Climate Impact Corps helped lead her to audio storytelling
Mae is a Climate Impact Corps member who has been serving in the Community Forestry Initiative since the fall of
