Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Dear Resilient Black Women, You embody royalty and strength, forever reigning as queens and warriors. The indomitable spirit that shattered…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…
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We hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….
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October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
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I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
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At City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
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International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
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In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
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UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
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