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

See how City Year service profoundly impacts the lives of City Year AmeriCorps members and their students.
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As an organization committed to continuous learning, the ways in which we and our partners seek to make an impact…
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City Year AmeriCorps members greet and welcome students to school every morning to start the day on a positive note.
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Student learning involves a combination of “catching up” and “keeping up” in the classroom. Here is how City Year AmeriCorps…
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Help City Year win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the City Year AmeriCorps…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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