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

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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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City Year Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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City Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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Cultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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