Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
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International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
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In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…
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City Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Sophia Torres reflects on her first year of service with City Year Los Angeles and why…
Read the storyEmilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…
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