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

Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
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As a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
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As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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A City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
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Going from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Please join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
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