Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Throughout the pandemic, City Year’s Network for School Improvement has helped educators find new ways to prioritize the well-being of…
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“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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The challenges of COVID-19 showed how essential student success coaches can be. AmeriCorps members collaborated with teachers and communities to…
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Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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Vanessa is a 3rd year City Year Corps member with a wonderful perspective on supporting her community. Learn more about…
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Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
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National service like City Year will be more important than ever for young adults navigating a changing and recovering labor…
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Here are four ways we work to support City Year AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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City Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
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This has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
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Alum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year.
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How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
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