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

Think back to the moment you committed to serving with City Year. Regardless of whether that was the first time…
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Ben and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with City Year. We…
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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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In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
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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 are over halfway through the year now and here at Bakersville we have had our fair share of ups…
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Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…
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City Year AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
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Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
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Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…
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