Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![A classroom with desks in small groups.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CityYearNewYork-InSchool-2016-elliothaney-8071e-copy-585x332.jpg)
City Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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There are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
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We are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…
Read the story![High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYMKE-VincentHS-05.18-EHaney-0027-585x332.jpg)
Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
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City Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
Read the story![Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-082-1-585x332.jpg)
City Year seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
Read the story![Two students sitting at a small desk doing their work as a City year americorps member sits facing them and watching what they are doing](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYSeattle-InSchool-April2017-5Star-elliothaney-0036-585x332.jpg)
Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
Read the story![A student writes down notes with a pencil in a notebook.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYMKE-ClarkElem-05.18-ADean-0012-585x332.jpg)
City Year D.C.’s AAPI Affinity Group invited a three-person panel of past AAPI AmeriCorps members to share their service stories…
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Hundreds of universities across the U.S. accept the Segal Education Award. Our University Partners like to help you maximize your…
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On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited City Year Orlando. Universal Orlando team…
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