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

Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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Want to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
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Establishing a Student Success Corps would help increase capacity in systemically under-resourced schools and help improve student engagement and graduation…
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We’re pleased to share our annual report, a look back at our work in 2019-2020—a year of challenge, learning and…
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Throughout the pandemic, City Year’s Network for School Improvement has helped educators find new ways to prioritize the well-being of…
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The challenges of COVID-19 showed how essential student success coaches can be. AmeriCorps members collaborated with teachers and communities to…
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Vanessa is a 3rd year City Year Corps member with a wonderful perspective on supporting her community. Learn more about…
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Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
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National service like City Year will be more important than ever for young adults navigating a changing and recovering labor…
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Get ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
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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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City Year alumni make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
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