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

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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Where I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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We know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
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When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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Working at City Year, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
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Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
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As states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
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There are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
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