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

Celebrating Another Year of Service to Students On May 27, we hosted City Year Orlando’s Tenth Anniversary Graduation event where…
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When my partner teacher first asked me to meet with Aaron every day for 30 minutes, I knew I had…
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Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!
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In December 2021, Care Force ventured to East Palo Alto, California to break out our yellow City Year jackets and…
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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In October, I had the opportunity to travel and lead volunteers from Aramark in my first ever in-person event in…
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…
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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyCity Year has a lot to celebrate—starting with our extraordinary AmeriCorps members! We’re proud of them, the skills they are…
Read the storyWe love Detroit. We love living in Detroit and we are confident that you will, too! So, what does…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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