Our stories
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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“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…
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Many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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…
Read the storyIn the spring of 2019, I was a soon to be graduate of Ohio State University with too much ambition…
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I’m still determining the exact year I started serving with City Year, but I’m positive that I served for two…
Read the storyTonya Adair is the Chief Development, Diversity, and Engagement Officer at United Way for Southeastern Michigan and City Year…
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Meet City Year New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
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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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