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

First-Year ACM Taryn Painter (back row, second from left) with her Kensington High School team. To support AmeriCorps members, City…
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Hires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – City Year Little Rock…
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“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
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At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alumna, I believe the most…
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Serving with City Year can help lay the foundation for a career in social work. Learn more about service with…
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It is with deep and bittersweet gratitude that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of City Year Providence…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
Read the storyOne of the most important aspects of our service as Americorps Members is being able to critically reflect on…
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit Impact Manager, Brittany Yost! Impact Managers lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members as…
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Learn to be a change agent during service with City Year AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. City Year AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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