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

New research from the Everyone Graduates Center shows City Year’s approach is successful in advancing student social-emotional and academic outcomes.
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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With so many online resources how do you find the best ones for your students? City Year created, vetted, and…
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Team Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
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As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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A City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
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Going from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Please join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
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Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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City Year AmeriCorps members officially became alumni, joining a vibrant community that continues to strengthen the neighborhoods where they live…
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