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Our stories

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

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The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
June 7, 2022

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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Our Impact
Hour of Code At City Year Detroit
June 6, 2022

  Why isn’t my phone charging? Why isn’t my vacuum cleaner working, or how can I get my computer to…

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Our Impact
City Year Career Pathways Featuring Taco Bell
June 3, 2022

    Gaining valuable work experience is crucial to accelerating your career. But “work” experience may be extended to volunteering…

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Serve with City Year in Los Angeles or Sacramento to receive a larger Segal award
Benefits & Resources
Serve with City Year in California & receive a larger Segal award
June 1, 2022

Looking for a way to maximize your Segal Education Award? You should think about serving with us in Los Angeles…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Randy Frazier (‘08), Assistant Principal of Instruction at Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter
May 27, 2022

Left: Randy in his current role as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Simon Gratz High School. Right: Randy with a…

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The Corps
City Year Orlando’s 10th Anniversary Graduation

Celebrating Another Year of Service to Students On May 27, we hosted City Year Orlando’s Tenth Anniversary Graduation event where…

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Our Impact
Support in the Classroom
May 25, 2022

When my partner teacher first asked me to meet with Aaron every day for 30 minutes, I knew I had…

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A student with City Year AmeriCorps members red nose day
The Corps
Succeeding with the support of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2022

Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!

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Serving with City Year tech
Our Alumni
City Year can help you launch a marketing career in tech
May 17, 2022

As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…

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The Corps
Emerson Collective at EPA Bloomhouse
May 16, 2022

In December 2021, Care Force ventured to East Palo Alto, California to break out our yellow City Year jackets and…

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City Year builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully Closing Out Student Relationships
May 11, 2022

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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A group of AmeriCorps members in the city cross the street in the crosswalk.
Our Community
Mental health awareness month: one recipe at a time
May 10, 2022

A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners