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

In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
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Going from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
Read the storyAs a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King,…
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One of my first days in my reading class, a 6th grade student, Annalise* stood out to me as an intelligent, kindhearted leader. She…
Read the storyIt’s measured by un-hunching shoulders and teeth coming unclenched. It’s seen as fists coming to rest, open palmed, by the…
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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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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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What 3 first graders have to tell you about serving with City Year They may be little, but they have…
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Returning AmeriCorps Member Mrs. Basuil takes us through a typical day of service at PS7 Middle School in Sacramento.
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It’s my second day on the job, and I’m standing in Home Depot with fellow Team Care Force (TCF) members…
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Monday, January 20th, 2020 dawned at 7 o’clock in Jacksonville, Florida; City Year AmeriCorps members bundled up in scarves,…
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Each year, City Year’s Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service celebrates the legacy of Dr. King by mobilizing thousands…
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