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Our stories

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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Benefits & Resources
Advice for making the most of your City Year experience
July 9, 2018

City Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.

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The Corps
Lessons I learned from my students
July 2, 2018

Baton Rouge students solving math problems

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The Corps
Welcome new board leadership
July 1, 2018

City Year Orlando is pleased to announce our new Board Chair, Craig Schneider and Vice-Chair, John Pisan.

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Benefits & Resources
Joining City Year out of high school
June 28, 2018

Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…

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The Corps
Leading by example: a conversation between City Year AmeriCorps members reggie and gerardo [Voices From the Field]
June 20, 2018

Reggie and Gerardo sat down for a conversation with each other to reflect on their year of service and how…

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The Corps
Bridge builders
June 8, 2018

Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…

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The Corps
What I’ve learned during my year of service
June 5, 2018

City Year has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…

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The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members…from our teachers!
June 2, 2018

When compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…

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The Corps
Embracing culture through Latino club
May 28, 2018

City Year Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…

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Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.
Education
City Year: A breakthrough innovation in education

City Year seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

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Education
Voices from the field: the power of caring adults to support students’ social-emotional needs
May 16, 2018

Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.

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The Corps
Finishing the year strong
May 10, 2018

As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish. 

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners