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

On October 25, 2021, Allison Anderson, Stuart Allen and I were fortunate enough to interview Fabiola Meza, who served as…
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Current Team Care Force members, Stuart Allen, Caitlyn Sarles, and I had the opportunity to speak with Christin Riddick on…
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On October 13, 2021, the blog team (Allison Anderson, Caitlyn Sarles and Stuart Allen) and Care Force Events and Service…
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Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
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As a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
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Left: David Guzman, Program Manager, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, City of Philadelphia. Right: David with his…
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When I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
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As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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This Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re highlighting four Latinx members of our community that inspire us and exemplify City Year values…
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Left: Lisa Parladé’s current headshot. Right: Lisa and some of her fellow AmeriCorps members from the Morrison School Team at…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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Each year, City Year New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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