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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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Meet the Parry Family
February 12, 2020

  On Monday, January 20th, more than 400 volunteers joined City Year Milwaukee for a day of service at Lancaster…

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Our Impact
Q2 Partner Highlights

Q2 Partner Highlights  City Year Philadelphia’s work is made possible thanks to organizations and community partners across the city who often…

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The Corps
2019 Corps Winter Celebration

With the holiday season around the corner and 2019 ending, it‘s the perfect time for reflecting and looking ahead. For City…

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Four rows of change getting bigger next to a jar full of change. All of the piles have plants growing out of them to symbolize the increase in savings.
The Corps
Thrifty Thursday

Raise your hand if you like to save money. If you just raised your hand, keep reading. Even if you…

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The Corps
What Ubuntu means to me and my service year
February 11, 2020

City Year Chicago AmeriCorps member Anthony Ortiz shares what Ubuntu means to them and for their service year at Dett…

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“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.”
Our Impact
6 Black-Owned Restaurants We Love in Boston

Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…

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Team Care Force poses at City Year HQ with City Year jackets.
The Corps
Welcome TCF 13

Welcome Team Care Force #13! Introducing the new Senior AmeriCorps members serving with Care Force 2019-2020. #TCF13   Name: Brittany…

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Benefits & Resources
Four law schools offering scholarships to City Year alumni

City Year Alumni go on to have diverse careers. See how you can advance yours through a law degree.

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The Corps
Why I chose to serve with City Year Milwaukee 
February 9, 2020

Learn why City Year Milwaukee Team Leader, Shontrice, decided to do a year of service and how her students inspire…

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Our Impact
Board Member Spotlight – Nolan Tully
February 5, 2020

    For Nolan Tully, a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…

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City Year AmeriCorps in school service leadership lunch
The Corps
In the middle: Reflecting at the halfway point
February 4, 2020

Learn how one City Year Americorps member is navigating the often challenging middle stage in her service journey.

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Our Impact
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at City Year Sacramento
February 3, 2020

City Year draws a lot of inspiration from Dr. King, and it is most evident on Martin Luther King Jr….

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