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

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The Corps
Meet a Mid-Year AmeriCorps member: Helen Moreira, Team Leader at Bethune School
September 21, 2022

The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with City Year Philly! We’re currently accepting…

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City Year Seattle AmeriCorps member posing with Pitchbook Data volunteers for the Civic Engagement Service Day on September 6, 2022
Our Community
From Digital To Physical

What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
“How did you learn in school?”
September 20, 2022

Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?”  My…

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Education
A Personal Reflection Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2022

Picture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…

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City Year alum speaking at an event
Our Alumni
City Year alums shine in the corporate world
September 13, 2022

Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…

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Our Impact
City Year San Antonio’s Organizational Chart
September 6, 2022

Click here to view a larger version of our organizational chart City Year San Antonio’s organizational chart gives you an…

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Our Community
Introducing City Year Detroit’s Newest Board Member: Roz Blanck
August 30, 2022

    City Year Detroit is thrilled to welcome Roz Blanck, a long-time volunteer in the community, as the newest…

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City Year AmeriCorps Career Resources Events
Benefits & Resources
Five career tools gained through City Year service

City Year can support AmeriCorps members develop skills they need to help prepare them for a career.

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Our Impact
Opening Week 2022
August 17, 2022

KICKING OFF ANOTHER YEAR OF SERVICE! City Year Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando…

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Kevin Tucker
The Corps
Greater Boston Training Academy: Starting the Year Strong
August 16, 2022

At City Year Greater Boston, we start every new year with an intensive training and preparation program called Greater Boston…

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Education
Vote to help City Year win a spot at SXSW EDU!
August 10, 2022

Your ballot counts! Help City Year bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.

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City Year AmeriCorps team
Benefits & Resources
Five tips to start the school year strong
August 9, 2022

Prepare for the first day of school with these five tips that City Year AmeriCorps members use to start the…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners