Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
AmeriCorps members Andrea Barajas (top left), Lauren Moore (top right), Jessica Szasz (bottom left), and Samirah Thompson (bottom right) discuss…
Read the storyEarlier 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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As an organization that’s trying to shift to more asset-based language and better honor and celebrate the students and schools…
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In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for City Year has been the opportunity for…
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The trusting relationships City Year Memphis created with AmeriCorps members and school partners led to deeper collaboration during the pandemic.
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Working with partners to design equitable learning environments is an important part of City Year’s innovation and school design efforts.
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In honor of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month we are celebrating our APIDA-identifying alumni and the incredible careers…
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Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
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Three immediate things we can do to help students and teachers
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City Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
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This has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
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Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan was named Idealist of the Year at last week’s virtual Red Jacket Gala in recognition of his…
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