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

City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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Evidence-based solutions including social emotional support helps students and schools recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Helpful tips on how City Year AmeriCorps members can navigate student loan repayment during and after service.
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Self-care has been clinically proven to improve your health, happiness and habits. However, with hundreds of blogs and social media…
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Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
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Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…
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National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.
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City Year can support AmeriCorps members develop skills they need to help prepare them for a career.
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Prepare for the first day of school with these five tips that City Year AmeriCorps members use to start the…
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Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at City Year….
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Wondering how City Year can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a City Year alum…
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