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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“In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -Iroquois Proverb
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Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
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City Year’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by City Year in a classroom in…
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Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!
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Baton Rouge students solving math problems
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City Year Orlando is pleased to announce our new Board Chair, Craig Schneider and Vice-Chair, John Pisan.
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In the same way City Year San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with City Year to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…
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Reggie and Gerardo sat down for a conversation with each other to reflect on their year of service and how…
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Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…
Read the storyCity Year has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…
Read the storyWhen compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…
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