Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
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At City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
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Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
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As we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…
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Cameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service. …
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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…
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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AmeriCorps members pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019. Making the decision to…
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Written By Jewels Dabdub, AmeriCorps Member City Year AmeriCorps Member. Senior Corps Member. Alumni Board Member. Impact Manager. Classroom…
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City Year Philly AmeriCorps members (clockwise from top left) Olivia Baptiste, Jianna Frei, Tomir Johnson, and Amina Khan speak about…
Read the storyMore than 100 City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…
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