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

On Monday, January 15th, CYDC hosted MLK Day of Service bringing together volunteers, community members, and youths from across DC…
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“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…
Read the storyConnecting with the Corps – An AMC MLK Experience Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day is…
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As we prepare to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is essential to…
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December 4th marked a significant day on the global conservation calendar – International Cheetah Day. This dedicated day aims to…
Read the storyReflecting on my Time at City Year Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at City Year, I realized…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding City Year Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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At the start of the new fiscal year, CYP welcomed Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn as our new Site Board…
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October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
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Some might say my journey to discovering City Year and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….
Read the storyMore than 100 City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…
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