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

Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of City Year Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…
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Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
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City Year Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…
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In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for City Year has been the opportunity for…
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
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City Year Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members…
Read the storyWhile our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…
Read the storyWith the support of Columbus City Schools, City Year Columbus has been transitioning back to hybrid service alongside students! Read…
Read the storyA Letter from Paula Gold-Williams, President and CEO of CPS Energy. City Year San Antonio’s 2021 Idealist of the Year…
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When the pandemic hit, our AmeriCorps members weren’t the only ones who shifted to working remotely. City Year Boston’s nearly 80+ employees also quickly shifted to…
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