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

How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
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City Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism Our work is grounded in the unshakeable belief that we…
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Each year, many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service. We know that this…
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
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Read on to learn more about AmeriCorps member, Ceaira Mcneil, and how her experience with City Year inspired her to do…
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On Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
Read the storyDestiny Harden serves as an AmeriCorps member in a 4th grade ELA classroom on the Edleman Family Foundation team serving…
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For our second Team Care Force virtual event we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual service….
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As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My City Year experience…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
Read the storyIn honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…
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