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

Please join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
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After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
Read the storyMy name is Kiesha Johnnies and I proudly served with City Year Milwaukee’s FOUNDING corps. Yes, founding corps. What does…
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Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
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Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with City Year. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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This year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…
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City Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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Of all the educators nationwide, whether it be elementary, middle, high school, or university, Black males only represent 2% of…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alumn of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
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In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service and charged the…
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