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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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Learning moments
August 28, 2020

A learning moment is a new experience that leads to growth; Care Force is a year filled with learning moments….

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Education
A Look at Language
August 18, 2020

This week, we focus on language and framing. Dr. April Baker-Bell visits!

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Education
Keeping City Year connected to students
August 7, 2020

With $23M invested from some of our key partners, Connected Futures is making education obtainable for Detroit’s students.

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Education
Service Has Not Stopped. Service Just Looks Different.
August 5, 2020

Like so many districts across the country, schools in Los Angeles and Inglewood will continue with remote learning to start…

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Team Care Force and Reserves sketch a mural at night
The Corps
Interesting event prep tasks
August 4, 2020

Care Force works on several events during our service year, including a lot of event prep that involves both typical…

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City Year AmeriCorps member tutoring an elementary student in a classroom
Our Impact
Celebrating Another Year of Service
August 3, 2020

We are proud to celebrate another successful year of service! During the 2019-2020 school year, 80 City Year Orlando AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
The reality of service and student progress
July 31, 2020

Working in schools can push you to a breaking point, but there will be progress.

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City Year AmeriCorps student success supplies
The Corps
Balancing national service with graduate school
July 30, 2020

This City Year AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…

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The Corps
What does a training day look like?
July 23, 2020

Learning and Development (L&D) days are a breath of fresh air from a busy work week serving in a middle…

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The Corps
Preparing for a new Corps

The summer season is always a busy time for our staff as we prepare for the new City Year Sacramento…

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Our Alumni
How Does City Year Prepare Young Adults for Career in Covid-era? The Answer is In the Numbers.
July 21, 2020

As employers continue to hire individuals with the right skills for limited positions, how does City Year prepare young adults…

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The Corps
Finding Your Calling in a Time of National Uncertainty

Learn more about the benefits of national service with City Year AmeriCorps on academic and career aspirations and the communities…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners