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

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 storyErv Lessel Managing Director, Deloitte Erv Lessel is a Deloitte Consulting Managing Director located in San Antonio, Texas. He is…
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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This Fall, we welcomed two new staff members to our Impact Leadership team: Mark Campbell, Impact Director, and Janelle Mulvaney,…
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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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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…
Read the storyEarlier this month our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team teamed up with our partners at Snapchat for World Kindness Week…
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