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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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Honoring the 2021 Idealists of the Year
April 20, 2021

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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The Corps
Donate to CYSA’s AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
April 19, 2021

The 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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The Corps
Spotlight on Southwark School: A Recap of City Year Philly’s Third Virtual Visit
April 13, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…

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Academic gains during COVID-19

Destiny Harden, City Year Jacksonville AmeriCorps member, shares how she helped one of her fourth-grade students make significant progress in…

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AT&T Believes at Home – Virtual Event #2 (2020)- An Alternative Way of Doing Service 
April 12, 2021

For our second Team Care Force virtual event, we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual…

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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021

City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…

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Our Community
City Year Philly FY21 Partnership Roundup Q3
April 1, 2021

Note: Any in-person event photos were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.    Olney Team Professional Development Event with Team Sponsor Firstrust Bank  Facilitators…

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A Foray into Virtual Service
March 29, 2021

Care Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years, and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of that…

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From City Year to career 
March 25, 2021

Formulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…

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Our Community
FAIRWINDS Foundation Sponsors Financial Literacy
March 24, 2021

City Year Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.

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Moves for Educational Equity

Thank you for being a part of the inaugural City Year 5K! City Year Orlando and City Year Jacksonville have…

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