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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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Comcast NBCUniversal Hour of Code at Noble Elementary School
June 11, 2021

Our City Year Noble team was so excited to host the second Hour of Code event of the year, this…

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Making an impact after City Year
June 10, 2021

Check out the incredible ways our 2020-2021 City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members plan to make an impact as alums. 

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Ruth Durrell: I wish you an abundance of water
June 9, 2021

Spirit of City Year award winner, Ruth Durrell, shares powerful remarks during City Year Milwaukee’s virtual graduation ceremony. Read on.

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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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Championing the work of our APIDA-Identifying Alumni
May 25, 2021

In honor of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month we are celebrating our APIDA-identifying alumni and the incredible careers…

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Spotlight on Lewis C. Cassidy School: A Recap of City Year Philly’s Virtual Visit

On Wednesday, May 12, members of the City Year Philadelphia (CYP) community gathered for the fourth and final virtual school…

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Transitioning to Hybrid Learning
May 24, 2021

The first two weeks of in-person/hybrid service were definitely challenging as I juggled teaching students virtually and in the classroom….

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Creating a virtual escape room

Team Care Force collaborated on a virtual service event with the City Year HQ Development Team, deciding to create a virtual escape room.

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Community Giving with Five Star Bank
May 19, 2021

Five Star Bank has been a long-time supporter of City Year Sacramento and this year chose to make a deeper…

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Partnering with SMUD to teach students the importance of sustainability
May 17, 2021

City Year Sacramento is grateful to have a strong and ongoing partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). They have…

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How my City Year inspired me to do a year of service  
May 15, 2021

AmeriCorps member Mia Morrison applied to City Year Milwaukee because of the impact City Year had on her as a…

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2021 Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award Winners
May 14, 2021

City Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…

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