Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
On January 17th our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team (CE) brought together 230 staff and AmeriCorps members for a “Day…
Read the storyAs we wrap up 2021, each of our school teams took the time to share updates and highlights from the…
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As we wrap up 2021, each of our school teams took the time to share updates and highlights from the…
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As we wrap up 2021, each of our school teams took the time to share updates and highlights from the…
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As we wrap up 2021, each of our school teams took the time to share updates and highlights from the…
Read the storyAt the beginning of the school year, I was finding it hard to connect with a fourth-grade student I was…
Read the storyI have an 8th grade student in my third period who is often filled with energy, and sitting still in…
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Meet Marc! He’s a former CYNY student turned CYNY AmeriCorps member. Marc is a Bronx native who went to…
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As a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
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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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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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Left: David Guzman, Program Manager, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, City of Philadelphia. Right: David with his…
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