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

We are fired up and back in schools! For many City Year AmeriCorps members their first year of service is…
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City Year Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…
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City Year Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…
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City Year’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by City Year in a classroom in…
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“Good morning, Mr. Aligada!” Dee shouted as he skipped towards me across the Meyer Elementary School courtyard. I responded back, “Good…
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In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with City Year to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…
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In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Dr. Darienne Driver has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since she was appointed in 2014 at age 36, making her…
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