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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Bobby Gomez, City Year San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…
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At City Year Philadelphia, we are always amazed at the passion our corps members have for the schools…
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Dear City Year alumni and community, We recognize the work we at City Year have to do to dismantle systemic…
Read the storyIn 2015, City Year had the opportunity to meet and work with Andrés Guardado when he attended Belmont High School.
Read the storyOn June 10th, the City Year Los Angeles community gathered together for our first virtual graduation to celebrate the accomplishments…
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City Year is committed to learning from partners and the communities we serve to reimagine the future of our student-level…
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For most of the service year, Team Care Force is constantly in event mode; we find ourselves creating documents for…
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The new school year is almost here! Find school registration information for schools we serve below: Lanier High School Registration…
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It’s my second week in the Greater Philadelphia metropolis, and I’m so pumped for my second project! During our first…
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Two virtual celebrations marked the end of City Year New Hampshire’s 20th Anniversary year: Graduation and our alumni celebration!
Read the storyThe past three months, while challenging and unprecedented for everyone, provided the City Year San Antonio community opportunity to rise and serve students…
Read the storyIn July, City Year San Antonio will welcome a new incoming class of 90 young people for the 2020-21 service…
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