Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On January 20, 2020, over 700 volunteers gathered at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School to commemorate the legacy of Dr….
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On December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…
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Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t…
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Learn more about one City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey through a gap year in national service, university, and finding their…
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City Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
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After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
Read the storyCity Year offers its members countless valuable personal and professional opportunities. From developing interpersonal skills to making connections within a…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with City Year Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
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Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with City Year. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
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This year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…
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