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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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Our Impact
Champion Profile: the Atwood family
May 19, 2016

At every stage of City Year’s history, Kristen and Jim Atwood and their family have invested passion, resources and countless…

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Our Alumni
Champion Profile: Tushara Canekeratne

From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…

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Our Impact
Champion Profile: David L. Cohen

For more than two decades, David has worked to advance national service opportunities for America’s young people.

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Our Impact
Champion Profile: Diana Davis Spencer

The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…

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Our Impact
Helping mentors cultivate a growth mindset in the students they serve
March 30, 2016

For decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners