Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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As a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
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You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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There are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
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As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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