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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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Celebrating Filipino-American Leaders in our Community
November 4, 2021

October marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

City Year Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, City Year Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent City Year Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…

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Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about City Year before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: City Year Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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Our Alumni
Meet educator and City Year alum Bianca Lynch (Washington D.C. ’03)
July 23, 2021

“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…

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Our Alumni
Celebrating City Year alum and nonprofit founder Dre Thomas
July 13, 2021

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…

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Our Alumni
Preparation for the First Annual Alumni Service Event and Reunion
July 5, 2021

  This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…

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The Corps
Celebrating the City Year LA AmeriCorps Class of 2021
June 17, 2021

Earlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…

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Opportunity
Supporting schools with the help of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2021

Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…

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Benefits & Resources
Prepare to serve with City Year’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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Our Alumni
Continuing with Service Beyond City Year!
April 2, 2021

In honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…

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National Partners