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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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Ju White AmeriCorps Member
The Corps
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Ju White
October 11, 2023

Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…

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The Corps
National Coming Out Day
October 10, 2023

We hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….

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Our Impact
Creating impact, one event at a time: Behind the scenes with CYP’s Civic Engagement team
October 5, 2023

Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team.  …

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The Corps
5 Lessons from My City Year Experience
September 19, 2023

I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…

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The Corps
Embracing Change and Growth: My City Year Basic Training Academy Journey

At City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….

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The Corps
From Tragedy to Action: AmeriCorps Member Confronts the Silent Epidemic of Gun Violence Among Young People
September 1, 2023

Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…

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Two students read with a City Year Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member.
Our Impact
2023-2024 City Year Orlando Events
August 31, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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The Corps
Kicking Off Our 25th Year: City Year Detroit is Back to School
August 30, 2023

  Our City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…

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City Year Dallas Corps members posing for a group photo
The Corps
Behind the Scenes at Basic Training Academy
August 17, 2023

As we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…

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The Corps
Ready to Serve: My Journey to City Year Philly
August 16, 2023

Cameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service.  …

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Our Impact
Meet De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD!
August 15, 2023

Meet City Year Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…

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The Corps
New AmeriCorps Members Arrive for 2023-24
July 28, 2023

City Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners