Our stories
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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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps stipend from our alumni
Read the story![New Board member Lily Maxwell receives her City Year red jacket at the corps Graduation ceremony](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lily-Maxwell_KC_jacket-presentation-585x332.jpg)
City Year Kansas City announces the departure of founding Board Member, Brent Stewart, President & CEO of United Way, and…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member stands behind two students as they work at laptops in the classroom](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYKansasCity-NortheastHigh-InSchool-elliothaney-Jan2019-011-585x332.jpg)
Each morning, Airica, a seventh-grade student in Kansas City, steps onto the bus, ready to tackle her school day. She says her commute…
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There are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…
Read the story![Nicole Nover chats with students in her Leadership Lunch group](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Nicoles-lunch-group-585x332.jpg)
Last May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…
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So, you’re thinking about applying to City Year Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
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New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
Read the storyCity Year has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member walking and laughing with a high school student](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYMKE-VincentHS-05.18-EHaney-0032-585x332.jpg)
As the largest school district in the state, Little Rock School District enrolls more than 25,000 talented students.
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There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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Whether it’s the food, scenic parks, accessible art, abundant American history, or the loyal sports fans, Philadelphia is the place…
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I love the community that I found in City Year–something I have never experienced in a workplace before.
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