Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.

As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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In December 2021, Care Force ventured to East Palo Alto, California to break out our yellow City Year jackets and…
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In October, I had the opportunity to travel and lead volunteers from Aramark in my first ever in-person event in…
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Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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City Year Cleveland alumni go on to do great things in our community, and we love hearing what they’re up…
Read the storyCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, mental health needs for children, adolescents, and families were considerable and, in many cases, went unmet…
Read the storyHow do we find our passion and purpose? Rebecca Irby from New Detroit has some ideas on this topic. She…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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