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

Hello there! My name is Mark Nealon and I am the proud Team Leader this year at Brighton High School,…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet City Year Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored City Year Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
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My grandmother in Nepal, a matriarch in her own right, was a teacher – and always told us that…
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City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Opening Day, Friday, September 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Halle. The more than…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: Where would you like to apply to serve?…
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The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with City Year Philly! We’re currently accepting…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…
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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
Read the storyPicture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we start every new year with an intensive training and preparation program called Greater Boston…
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