Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Here are four ways we work to support City Year AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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City Year alumni make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
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This has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
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Alum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year.
Read the story AmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
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How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
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Each year, many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service. We know that this…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with City Year AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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