Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…
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Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At City Year, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
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On Friday, June 14th, 2024, City Year DC celebrated the graduation of our dedicated 2024 AmeriCorps members. The event was…
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A year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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