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

So, you’re thinking about applying to City Year Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
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For nearly 20 years, City Year AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
Read the storyCity Year has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
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Planning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at City Year (or…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Whether it’s the food, scenic parks, accessible art, abundant American history, or the loyal sports fans, Philadelphia is the place…
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I love the community that I found in City Year–something I have never experienced in a workplace before.
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
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by far the most valuable part of my past twenty months is the relationships I had the privilege to build,…
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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