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

Someone recently asked me, “Are you able to show up to work as your authentic self?” My response was, “I…
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A City Year Detroit AmeriCorps Guest Blog I have come to realize that one of the most important things…
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Looking to support students in a vibrant new community? Here are four amazing cities where you can make a difference.
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On Saturday, January 29, City Year Orlando hosting our annual Drive for Success Golf Tournament. This event brought together leaders…
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City Year AmeriCorps creates a path for young adults to gain professional experience that helps them take the next step…
Read the storyFor over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of City Year’s holistic student-facing programming. From…
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Tarra Mitchell joined City Year Seattle/King County as our new Executive Director this week. Learn more about her own educational…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
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Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
Read the storyThe City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Site Equity Council (SEC) was established in the summer of 2020 as an initiative…
Read the storyIt is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
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