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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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Benefits & Resources
Tips to ace job interviews from AmeriCorps mentors
February 25, 2025

The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…

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Our Impact
Insights from City Year Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys
February 18, 2025

At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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City Year literacy
Education
Become a stronger literacy coach

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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The Corps
City Year work to close digital divide with The Achievery, created by AT&T
February 13, 2025

We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…

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An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.
Benefits & Resources
Relocating to serve in schools isn’t easy; we want to help
February 6, 2025

Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Kailani Bowers Back on the Board!
January 30, 2025

  Kailani Bowers, City Year Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with City Year. Learn about her…

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Our Impact
From Our Heart to Yours: Why Your Support Means Everything
January 28, 2025

I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: JJ Conlon
January 27, 2025

Back in 2022, the Team Care Force 16 blog team (Andy Wilson and Ali Tibble) along with staff member Chris…

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City Year AmeriCorps member teacher pathways opportunities
Benefits & Resources
City Year teacher pathways foster joy and belonging
January 21, 2025

City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!

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Our Alumni
City Year alum shares how service prepared her for the legal field and for life
January 16, 2025

Recently, we had a chance to catch up with City Year New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Albertine Samson
January 13, 2025

Back in 2022, the TCF member Andy Wilson and staff member Chris Farzner interviewed Albertine Samson, who served with City…

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City Year member and student at school
Benefits & Resources
Four ways to ace your City Year application
January 6, 2025

Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners