Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On December 17, Philadelphia’s famed Blue Cross RiverRink was the meeting place for City Year Philly’s annual Corps Winter Celebration.
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Taking a gap year in national service can supply valuable experiences that allow City Year AmeriCorps members to discover and…
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“As much as I am proud of my own efforts to reach, I know so much of it is because…
Read the storyIt has been nearly three months since I started my job as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Columbus, and…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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One way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
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Tutoring and teamwork are two key components to City Year. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
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Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…
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Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…
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Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…
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On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…
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