Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Picture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
Read the storyThe ideals of service, joy, trust, and gratitude have always been important to me. In City Year, I have been…
Read the storyCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that…
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March 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the…
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In a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
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Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…
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When I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
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Each year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, City Year Kansas City partners with a…
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City Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism Our work is grounded in the unshakeable belief that we…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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