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

For our second Team Care Force virtual event, we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual…
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As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My City Year experience…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
Read the storyIn honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with City Year AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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Care Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years, and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of that…
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Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
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City Year Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
Read the storyAt each of our schools, our AmeriCorps members work together as a team to lead initiatives or events that help…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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