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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 San Antonio’s Response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020

As part of the City Year community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…

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CSX with Operation Gratitude (Cincinnati, OH) 2019
March 24, 2020

Wednesday, October 2: Travel Day It was a nice, fall day in Boston when five of my teammates and I…

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Benefits & Resources
Digital Resources for our San Jose Community (Updated)

One of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…

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The Corps
Update: City Year Jacksonville’s response to Covid-19
March 18, 2020

The safety and well-being of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, staff, partners and broader communities we serve is always…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member
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Julia’s belief in the power of young people
March 13, 2020

City Year AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…

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Benefits & Resources
How City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Sets Corps Members Up for Success

After my December graduation from Northern Michigan University, I made the cross-country move to San Antonio to serve. Apprehensive about…

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Our Impact
Synopsys Global Volunteer Day (San Jose, CA) 2019
March 10, 2020

September was a busy month for Team Care Force (TCF) with one event after another. Our Synopsys San Jose event…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member working one-one-one with a student.
Our Impact
Rufus King International Middle School Hosts Third Annual Whole School Data Chats
March 9, 2020

It is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…

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The Corps
“City Year” of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growth

In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….

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Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Benefits & Resources
From a current AmeriCorps member to a future one
March 4, 2020

City Year is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…

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Our Impact
Service spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Faxon Elementary
March 2, 2020

As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King,…

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