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

City Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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City Year seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited City Year Orlando. Universal Orlando team…
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Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their City Year journey and beyond.
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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