Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Bobby Richards was so inspired by the City Year AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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Serving as an AmeriCorps member in a school that is new to City Year can be both challenging and empowering….
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Wondering how City Year can help you grow professionally? Read on to learn how service can help jumpstart your career.
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Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…
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City Year Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
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So, you’re thinking about applying to City Year Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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As a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with City Year.
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