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

Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…
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In honor of National Coming Out Day, City Year is reasserting our desire to create welcoming spaces where we work…
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We hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….
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Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
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I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
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At City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
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Earlier this year, we sat down with several City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps members and alumni and asked them two…
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Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
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Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
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UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
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