Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
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Each day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…
Read the storyThe holiday season is all about joy, and nothing brings me more joy than my students. It’s the small moments…
Read the storyOn December 17, Philadelphia’s famed Blue Cross RiverRink was the meeting place for City Year Philly’s annual Corps Winter Celebration.
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Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow City Year AmeriCorps members to discover and…
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“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…
Read the storyIt has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Columbus, and…
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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One way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
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Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…
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