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

Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in City Year’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
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From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…
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City Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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For decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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