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

Bobby Gomez, City Year San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…
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City Year is committed to learning from partners and the communities we serve to reimagine the future of our student-level…
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City Year AmeriCorps members have been making the transition to virtual service since March. Read about this City Year Cleveland…
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Bobby Richards was so inspired by the City Year AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…
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Student success coaches at City Year are committed to advancing developmental relationships through national service.
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New research from the Everyone Graduates Center shows City Year’s approach is successful in advancing student social-emotional and academic outcomes.
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Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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Here are four ways we work to support City Year AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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Read our Talent Acquisition team’s top six tips on crafting a great cover letter, resume, and application for positions across…
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