Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alumna, I believe the most…
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It’s the first week we’re back in service after winter break and the end of the first half of the…
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City Year AmeriCorps members share their experience “Representation matters.” It’s a buzzworthy phrase that’s taken society by storm, from reshaping…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
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Learn to be a change agent during service with City Year AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. City Year AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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City Year AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving another year have the opportunity to apply for the civic engagement…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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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 honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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The best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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