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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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City Year New Hampshire 20th Anniversary community meeting
The Corps
A Virtual Celebration of Our 20th Anniversary
July 1, 2020

Two virtual celebrations marked the end of City Year New Hampshire’s 20th Anniversary year: Graduation and our alumni celebration!

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Our Impact
CYSA Service and Impact During COVID-19
June 30, 2020

The past three months, while challenging and unprecedented for everyone, provided the City Year San Antonio community opportunity to rise and serve students…

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The Corps
Welcome 2020-21 AmeriCorps Members

In July, City Year San Antonio will welcome a new incoming class of 90 young people for the 2020-21 service…

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Our Alumni
Celebrating Our CYSA Graduates
June 29, 2020

City Year San Antonio celebrated our 90 AmeriCorps members on Friday, May 29 in our first-ever virtual Graduation Ceremony. We…

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Our Alumni
Meet new City Year Milwaukee board member Kiesha Johnnies
June 24, 2020

City Year Milwaukee, an education-focused nonprofit that unites young people for a year of service in Milwaukee Public Schools, announces…

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City Year AmeriCorps member tutors and mentors students
The Corps
How one City Year team performs virtual service

City Year AmeriCorps members have been making the transition to virtual service since March. Read about this City Year Cleveland…

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Our Alumni
Creating a more just nation – it starts here
June 23, 2020

  Dear City Year Alumni and Community, We are devastated by the news that on June 18, Los Angeles Sheriff’s…

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City Year AmeriCorps member quit his job to serve
The Corps
Giving up a 9-5 job to serve with City Year
June 17, 2020

Bobby Richards was so inspired by the City Year AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members
Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Meet Andy Reza
June 8, 2020

City Year Milwaukee alums are leaders for life and continue to make an impact long after their year of service….

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The Corps
Northeastern Civic Engagement Summit (NECES)
June 2, 2020

The Northeastern Civic Engagement Summit (NECES) is a conference for Civic Engagement (CE) teams across the country to come together…

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The Corps
Waving My Rainbow Flag
May 27, 2020

As a queer woman of color, my identities are something that I think about all the time; in every aspect…

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Benefits & Resources
Changing Your Recipe To Find The Best One
May 22, 2020

In our latest Community Champion Speaker Series for City Year Miami, our AmeriCorps Members had the opportunity to engage with…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners