Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
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Karinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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At the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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