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

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City Year AmeriCorps student success coaches morning greeting
The Corps
What to expect at the start of City Year service
June 13, 2022

Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…

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Group of elementary students smile while wearing their AmeriCorps members' jackets
The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
June 7, 2022

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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A student with City Year AmeriCorps members red nose day
The Corps
Succeeding with the support of Red Nose Day
May 24, 2022

Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!

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City Year builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully Closing Out Student Relationships
May 11, 2022

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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A group of AmeriCorps members in the city cross the street in the crosswalk.
Our Community
Mental health awareness month: one recipe at a time
May 10, 2022

A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…

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AmeriCorps member in Jacksonville, Florida speaks with a group of students.
The Corps
City Year offers caring, consistent student support
April 19, 2022

City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.

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City Year AmeriCorps member smiling with student in school
Equity
City Year’s research agenda: An equity-focused learning journey
March 31, 2022

We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…

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Asset based language in City Year communities
Equity
Asset-based language mirrors the communities we serve
March 29, 2022

City Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.

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City Year AmeriCorps member student success coach
The Corps
Curious about serving with City Year in Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis or Philadelphia?
February 15, 2022

Looking to support students in a vibrant new community? Here are four amazing cities where you can make a difference.

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A team of City Year AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
Benefits & Resources
Get registration day ready with City Year
December 9, 2021

You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…

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City Year AmeriCorps in school service yellow jacket
The Corps
What does City Year service really look like this year?
December 7, 2021

This year, all City Year AmeriCorps members returned to in-person learning. What’s the experience been like? Read on to learn…

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City Year classroom
The Corps
The “mid-fall slump” and what to expect
November 2, 2021

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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners