Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Each year, City Year New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
Read the storyDoes the term “affinity group” mean anything to you? In case it doesn’t, affinity groups are gathering opportunities for people who may share…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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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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City Year Orlando is grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for their continued investment and partnership in our work…
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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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AmeriCorps members Andrea Barajas (top left), Lauren Moore (top right), Jessica Szasz (bottom left), and Samirah Thompson (bottom right) discuss…
Read the storyEarlier this month we graduated our 2020-21 AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los Angeles. This year’s corps…
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City Year offers a fellowship program that makes becoming a teacher more affordable for AmeriCorps members. Learn more.
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City Year Philadelphia’s 2020-2021 service year formally concluded last Friday, June 11 with a virtual Graduation ceremony. AmeriCorps members, CYP…
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What has been a highlight from service this year? Alanna: A highlight has been being paired with such a…
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Spirit of City Year award winner, Ruth Durrell, shares powerful remarks during City Year Milwaukee’s virtual graduation ceremony. Read on.
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