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

Cadence Pentheny, City Year New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.
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As an organization committed to continuous learning, the ways in which we and our partners seek to make an impact…
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For many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…
Read the storyThe City Year Detroit team at Noble Elementary-Middle School partnered Comcast to take part in the global event Hour of…
Read the storyCity Year Seattle/King County’s plan to support students’ pandemic rebound and how they will strengthen the AmeriCorps experience.
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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 alum, 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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