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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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The Corps
How to combat compassion fatigue
March 15, 2019

Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.

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Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019

There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…

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City year americorps member talking with two young students near a window in a school hallway
The Corps
The value of value bands
March 1, 2019

My value band is a daily reminder of the promise I made when I signed up for City Year: believe…

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The Corps
5 things AmeriCorps members should expect from City Year
February 22, 2019

City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience

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Four students and a City Year corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves
The Corps
My first month as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
February 21, 2019

“I started my time at City Year Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…

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AmeriCorps member stands in front of the city skyline and water.
The Corps
6 things that make Boston a great place to live
February 19, 2019

If you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…

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Portrait of Ashlye Allison
The Corps
Why I keep returning to City Year
February 14, 2019

Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…

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Manhattan New York skyline at night
Benefits & Resources
Why we love NYC

We know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…

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Our Impact
From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry
February 12, 2019

Dr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…

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A group of AmeriCorps members walk together along a path in a park.
Benefits & Resources
Self-care during my City Year
February 8, 2019

Working at City Year, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…

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two students are doing independent work at a table while an AmeriCorps member looks at their work and smiles
The Corps
5 things I wish I knew at the start of service
February 1, 2019

City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.

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Three Corpsmembers lead a room of volunteers in physical training.
Our Impact
MLK Day of Service 2019
January 29, 2019

On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners