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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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The Corps
HBCU graduate says City Year gave her “a chance to grow”
March 19, 2024

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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Our Impact
Celebrating Women’s History Month!

March is an extra special month here at City Year – not only do we get to celebrate AmeriCorps Member…

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Equity
Celebrating Women’s Leadership: Highlights from the City Year Washington DC Ripples of Impact Women’s Leadership Luncheon
March 15, 2024

As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…

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The Corps
City Year scholarships help offset the cost of your education
March 13, 2024

Did you know that as a City Year AmeriCorps member or alum, you’re eligible for exclusive scholarships for undergraduate and…

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Education
2024 City Year San Antonio Idealists of the Year

In the past, City Year San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…

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Our Community
Spotlight on Norm Goldberger, City Year Philly’s 2024 Idealist of the Year
March 11, 2024

Norm Goldberger (center, light blue shirt) and his Ballard Spahr colleagues host a meet & greet for the Bethune Elementary…

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The Corps
City Year AmeriCorps members support each other
March 7, 2024

As we step into AmeriCorps Appreciation Week (March 10-16, 2024), which City Year celebrates all month long, it’s a perfect…

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Our Impact
Celebrating Black History Month at City Year Milwaukee 
February 26, 2024

Black History Month Programming at City Year Milwaukee   This February, we are honoring Black history, resilience, and achievement both…

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Our Community
Reflecting on “The Black Man Can” Event: Celebrating Empowerment and Community

Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…

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Our Community
What Black History Month Means to Me

Black History Month, to me, means celebrating. If you were to ask what it meant to me when I was…

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Our Community
The Importance of Black American History to Me

For far too long, Black American History has been relegated to the margins of the American narrative, unjustly dismissed as…

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Our Community
Black History Month: What it Means to Me

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their vital roles…

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