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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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Haitian Heritage Month to me
May 8, 2023

City Year Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…

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A Cause Worth Celebrating
May 2, 2023

My first year as a City Year Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…

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Passionate Journeys: Exploring AmeriCorps Members’ Interests Outside of Service
March 30, 2023

As a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…

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Empowering women leaders through mentorship
March 8, 2023

City Year Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.

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International Women’s Day
March 6, 2023

Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…

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Meet Community Partnerships Manager Kai Page
February 24, 2023

Meet City Year Detroit’s new Community Partnerships Manager, Kai Page, who will identify and develop local partnerships and add capacity…

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City Year Little Rock Adds Jay Barth to Board
February 14, 2023

  City Year Little Rock today announced Jay Barth, Ph.D. has joined its board. With his nearly three decades of…

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Trust is a building block for learning
December 12, 2022

This blog is based on an AmeriCorps member training guide sponsored by Colgate, which in 2022 awarded City Year the…

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City Year San Antonio’s Five-Year Pandemic Recovery Plan
November 28, 2022

The 2021 – 2022 academic year marked our 25th year of partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)….

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Meet the Team: Buffalo Collegiate Charter School
November 18, 2022

Meet the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members who are serving with City Year at Buffalo Collegiate Charter School!

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Meet the Team: Charter Middle School for Applied Technologies

Meet the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members who are serving with City Year at Charter Middle School for Applied Technologies!

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Meet the Team: Persistence Preparatory Academy

Meet the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members who are serving with City Year at Persistence Preparatory Academy!

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