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

Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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