Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Introducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with City Year. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
Read the storyOne of my favorite City Year core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…
Read the storyWe live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…
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City Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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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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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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It takes a lot to serve as a tutor, mentor, and role model to a classroom of students, not to…
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I remember how the other third-graders whispered and stared every time my reading tutor called me over to practice comprehension…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
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Jesus Martinez grew up seeing City Year red jackets around Boston. He participated in City Year afterschool programs as a…
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