Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![Columbus skyline on the water](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Columbus-elliothaney-1-of-1elliothaney1440-585x332.jpg)
There are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
Read the story![A close up of the AmeriCorps logo patch on the City Year jacket.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-122-1-585x332.jpg)
Hundreds of universities across the U.S. accept the Segal Education Award. Our University Partners like to help you maximize your…
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Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their City Year journey and beyond.
Read the story![A group of AmeriCorps members walk along the city sidewalk.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-175_e-1-585x332.jpg)
Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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Learn more about this City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
Read the story![A student and AmeriCorps member working together on a math problem.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CityYearKansasCity-InSchool-elliothaney-2011-585x332.jpg)
City Year empowers you to lead your peers, build relationships with students and the communities you serve and partner with…
Read the story“Like millions of my fellow Americans, I was outraged and saddened by the events in Charlottesville this weekend. City Year…
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Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 City Year alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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As we struggle as a country to grasp why some people are given opportunities while others struggle just to get to…
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