Our stories
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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If you speak with an HBCU alum about their experience, you’ll quickly learn that service to the community is one…
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Do you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to City Year AmeriCorps…
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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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Did you know that as a City Year AmeriCorps member or alum, you’re eligible for exclusive scholarships for undergraduate and…
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As we step into AmeriCorps Appreciation Week (March 10-16, 2024), which City Year celebrates all month long, it’s a perfect…
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City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at City Year! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
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Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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City Year AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend during their service experience with us. And although we’ve been able…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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This year would have marked Dr. King’s 95th birthday. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service commemorates his legacy,…
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Student success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with City Year on teams as tutors,…
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