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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Read the storyCity Year alums share inspiring words about what City Year has meant to them and their stories of falling in…
Read the storyLearn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
Read the storyAs a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
Read the storyYou’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
Read the storyThis year, all City Year AmeriCorps members returned to in-person learning. What’s the experience been like? Read on to learn…
Read the storyThough this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyWant to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
Read the storyEstablishing a Student Success Corps would help increase capacity in systemically under-resourced schools and help improve student engagement and graduation…
Read the storyAs an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
Read the storyWe’re pleased to share our annual report, a look back at our work in 2019-2020—a year of challenge, learning and…
Read the storyWhether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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