Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

Each year, City Year New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
Read the storyPart #1: Opening Ceremony This Alumni event was such a new experience for Care Force, finally after years we were…
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Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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Luke Hostetter, Principal of Baldi Middle School, served as an AmeriCorps Team Leader with City Year Philly in 2008-2009. He…
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This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and Staff Alumni, so our team put together…
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AmeriCorps members Andrea Barajas (top left), Lauren Moore (top right), Jessica Szasz (bottom left), and Samirah Thompson (bottom right) discuss…
Read the storyEarlier this month we graduated our 2020-21 AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los Angeles. This year’s corps…
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City Year offers a fellowship program that makes becoming a teacher more affordable for AmeriCorps members. Learn more.
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In honor of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month we are celebrating our APIDA-identifying alumni and the incredible careers…
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Each year, many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service. We know that this…
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