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"Aspire is a place where kids feel secure and receive the extra support they need to succeed in school and life. I'm privileged to be part of Aspire and have the opportunity to serve the community and especially the kids. That's one of the reasons my daughter attends Aspire, and my son is now serving as an AmeriCorps Member."

"My journey with Aspire has been truly rewarding. From starting as an AmeriCorps member to eventually becoming the program manager, I have had the privilege of witnessing the incredible growth and success of the underserved 3rd through 5th graders I worked and served with. Their determination and progress have been my motivation, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on their literacy skills and overall development."

"I am proud to have served as an AmeriCorps Member for Aspire Afterschool Learning for two years. Working with the students and witnessing their growth and development firsthand was incredibly fulfilling. It was an honor to be a part of an organization dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for these young learners, and I know that my service made a real difference in their lives."

“I’m just always amazed at what our AmeriCorps brings to our community.”

"As an Aspire AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator, I am privileged to witness the transformative power of service every day. Guiding dedicated individuals towards impactful volunteer opportunities is not just a service opportunity; it's a passion that fuels positive change in communities."

"Aspire is a good fit for me because it's about being of service rather than a job. The afterschool community program fills a gap between home and regular school. It is a support system for immigrant children and families, as well as a space that motivates students to come, cooperate, and participate in a friendly and meaningful program."

"The thing I enjoy most about Aspire is serving with the kids and meeting new faces that I get to see every day, as well as taking on new challenges with my own personal tasks, like developing spreadsheets and compiling iReady test scores. I've decided to come back for another term because of the great work environment Aspire provides and the tremendous people who I serve with every day."

"I joined in October 2019 as an AmeriCorps member and transitioned to the role of Program Associate in August 2022. Working with the students and witnessing their growth, both in their academics and social-emotional development, within the safe space Aspire created has been an incredible privilege."

“It is crucial that young learners build their literacy skills in order to succeed later on. I am proud to work at an organization that provides students with the support and community they need to grow as learners and as members of their community.”

“One of the things I love most about working with Aspire is seeing how immediate our impact is. Aspire provides this very individualized, hands-on support that results in tangible progress for our students. I see that impact every day with our students, our families, and in the Arlington community.”

"When I first started with Aspire I was an Urban Alliance Intern, and I was just helping out in the classrooms, but I knew that I wanted to do more so I became an AmeriCorps Member. It definitely has its challenges, but it brings a sense of great purpose to my life, and I’m glad I’m staying another year. I love being an AmeriCorps Member."