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Our stories

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

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AmeriCorps Members getting ready for Opening Day
The Corps
Views from City Year: Opening Day 2021
September 29, 2021

On Saturday, September 18, City Year New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….

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The Corps
Reflections on Service with the 8th Grade Team at Parkside
June 10, 2021

  What has been a highlight from service this year? Alanna: A highlight has been being paired with such a…

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Our Impact
Community partnership during COVID: Meeting student needs
June 7, 2021

In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for City Year has been the opportunity for…

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City Year AmeriCorps member on busy city street
The Corps
Seven cities where you can make a difference to students
March 10, 2021

Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.

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The Corps
Dedicating my Red Jacket to my Mother
January 26, 2021

At the start of each year, each City Year site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every City Year…

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The Corps
My Red Jacket Dedication: To the American Youth Foundation and Enkindling our Best Self
November 24, 2020

At the start of each year, each City Year site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every City Year…

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City Year New Hampshire 20th Anniversary community meeting
The Corps
A Virtual Celebration of Our 20th Anniversary
July 1, 2020

Two virtual celebrations marked the end of City Year New Hampshire’s 20th Anniversary year: Graduation and our alumni celebration!

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appreciate teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week
Education
Thank You to Manchester Teachers
May 8, 2020

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Manchester teachers have adapted to remote learning and are continuing to advocate for their students-and we’re…

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A corps member runs games during recess to help kids cooperate and have fun
Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Students are guided to school by City Years on the walking bus
Our Impact
City Year’s Walking Bus is Making Attendance Strides
February 28, 2020

We are over halfway through the year now and here at Bakersville we have had our fair share of ups…

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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The Middle School at Parkside team on the first day of school 2019
Our Impact
Moving Up: City Year New Hampshire’s New Partnership with the Middle School at Parkside
November 5, 2019

This year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners