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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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MLK Day of Service Event 2026 Recap!
January 21, 2026

The City Year Greater Boston site jumped into 2026 with our annual MLK Day of Service event at the James…

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Our Impact
CYNH Appoints Three New Board Members
January 20, 2026

MANCHESTER, NH — City Year New Hampshire is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to their Board…

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Yari Speaking
Our Impact
Abundant Hope in Action: Celebrating the legacy of MLK Jr.

A City Year New York AmeriCorps member reflects on Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King, Jr., and supporting students in schools….

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
January 12, 2026

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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Benefits & Resources
Five things you should know before applying
January 5, 2026

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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The Corps
Three self-care tips to support your well-being during AmeriCorps service
December 29, 2025

Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 22, 2025

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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Press Release
City Year Los Angeles Announces Bill Thompson as New Executive Director
December 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2025 City Year Los Angeles Announces Bill Thompson as New Executive Director Experienced nonprofit leader and…

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The Corps
What you can expect as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
December 15, 2025

AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…

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The Corps
Protected: Multi-sector initiative aims to add value to college degrees and the workforce through service opportunities
December 8, 2025

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Our Impact
Point of View: National service is a workforce solution hiding in plain sight
December 3, 2025

The Workforce Solution Hiding in Plain Sight: National service builds durable, employer-ready skills There’s a lot being written and discussed…

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Our Impact
City Year Milwaukee Q1 School Team Newsletters
November 25, 2025

Our AmeriCorps Members have been hard at work this quarter, and we’re thrilled to share their Team Newsletters—authentic stories straight from our…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners