Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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As a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with City Year.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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City Year San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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If you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
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Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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