Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyWe love Detroit, and we’re confident that you will, too! What does the city have to offer? Here are the…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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We have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
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To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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It is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
Read the storyEveryone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…
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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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