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

Jacksonville, the River City by the Sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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Learn how FIRST LEGO League and CIty Year are helping to extend educational equity through engineering in this afterschool program.
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We welcomed City Year Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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In honor of Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is pleased to honor not only people who are African-American Pioneers in education, but…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
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Starting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
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