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

Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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Through City Year’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
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In 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…
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Longtime supporters of City Year and AmeriCorps gathered on Capitol Hill this spring in support of national service programs that…
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There are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…
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New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
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There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Every City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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