Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
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I used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
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At City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
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Imagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
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Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
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As we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…
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Cameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service. …
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Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.
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City Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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Many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…
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