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“Being a Friend”

By: Ashley Cook, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at Inver Grove Heights High School "Today was a tough day for a few of my students. Three of them were sent to…

My Service

By: Ma Ly Xiong, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at Patrick Henry High School "After months of serving as a Promise Fellow I absolutely enjoy it a lot. I never thought…

Reflections from a VISTA Leader

By: Samie Burnett, Alliance AmeriCorps VISTA Leader Choosing to serve as a VISTA member gives you a different approach and outlook when it comes to helping youth and the community.…

Marketing & Communications Summer Intern

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Summer Intern June 2019 - August 2019 FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt, Temporary, Internship Hours: 15-20 hours/week Closing Date: March 31, 2019   Minnesota Alliance With Youth Minnesota Alliance With Youth…

Strategy and Operations Summer Intern

Job Title: Strategy and Operations Summer Intern June 2019- August 2019 FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt, Temporary, Internship Hours: 15-20 hours/week Closing Date: March 31, 2019   Minnesota Alliance With Youth Minnesota Alliance With…

AmeriCorner: A welcoming space for students

Find your way to the media center at Fridley High School, you’ll come across a special place: the AmeriCorner!  Promise Fellows Joseph and Brockway will be waiting for you, basking…

Consistency, Humor, and Goofiness goes a long way

By Jo Castano, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow serving at Boys and Girls Club of the Northland, Duluth “I currently have a teen who was also part of my Focus List from last year.…

Northfield, MN: Michelle’s Story of AmeriCorps Impact

Michelle Martinez, a graduate of Northfield High School, benefited from the service of AmeriCorps Promise Fellows throughout her middle and high school career.  Now a Junior at the College of Saint…

Meet Mary: AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Alum

Mary Dedeke served as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow from 2013-2015 in Duluth, MN. "As my graduation date approached, I seriously began to examine if the major I studied was what…

Meet Greg: AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Alum

Greg Gianopoulos served as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow at Northfield High School from 2016-2018.  Greg loved making strong connections with his students, saying “It’s the best feeling when a student…