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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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From City Year to career 
March 25, 2021

Formulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…

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Our Community
FAIRWINDS Foundation Sponsors Financial Literacy
March 24, 2021

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…

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Education
The value of social breaktime activities
March 23, 2021

A holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.

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Our Impact
Moves for Educational Equity

Thank you for being a part of the inaugural City Year 5K! City Year Orlando and City Year Jacksonville have…

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Our Impact
Welcome to Academic Support Blocks: Creating Supportive Spaces for our Students

At each of our schools, our AmeriCorps members work together as a team to lead initiatives or events that help…

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Our Community
Women Leading Service: Get to know our Program Directors

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we wanted to give everyone a glimpse into our service and the incredible women who help…

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Our Impact
The Power of Mentorship: A Recap of City Year Philly’s Second Lunch & Learn
March 19, 2021

City Year Philadelphia’s second virtual Lunch & Learn took place on Monday, February 22. The event was moderated by Darryl Bundrige, Executive Director and Vice President of City Year…

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Our Alumni
WELCOME BACK RUBEN!

Although I completed my service with City Year from 2014-2016, it remains one of the most supportive and encouraging networks…

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Equity
Meet DBIE council members, Jovan Goldsmith and Haley Woods
March 15, 2021

Learn more about City Year Milwaukee’s Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity Council from council members Jovan Goldsmith and Haley Woods.

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City Year AmeriCorps member on busy city street
The Corps
Seven cities where you can make a difference to students
March 10, 2021

Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.

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City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member appreciation
The Corps
Celebrating our remarkable AmeriCorps
March 8, 2021

Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.

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Our Impact
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Duffy

On Thursday October 15, 2020, Avery, Eric and I interviewed Team Care Force alum Andrew Duffy about his City Year…

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