Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
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As the largest school district in the state, Little Rock School District enrolls more than 25,000 talented students.
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Planning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at City Year (or…
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There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Whether it’s the food, scenic parks, accessible art, abundant American history, or the loyal sports fans, Philadelphia is the place…
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I love the community that I found in City Year–something I have never experienced in a workplace before.
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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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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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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City Year Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with City Year; by far, the most…
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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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