Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
One 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…
Read the storyA year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyAs we celebrate City Year AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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