Our stories
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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As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…
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In the past, City Year San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…
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Norm Goldberger (center, light blue shirt) and his Ballard Spahr colleagues host a meet & greet for the Bethune Elementary…
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City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
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Every year, City Year AmeriCorps members in California are given the iconic yellow bomber jacket that they wear every day…
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Black History Month Programming at City Year Milwaukee This February, we are honoring Black history, resilience, and achievement both…
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Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…
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Black History Month, to me, means celebrating. If you were to ask what it meant to me when I was…
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For far too long, Black American History has been relegated to the margins of the American narrative, unjustly dismissed as…
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their vital roles…
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City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
Read the storyCity Year L.A. has partnered with C5LA to provide college and grad-school application support for current AmeriCorps members. We have…
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