Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Interested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
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This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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Between the minutes of my first and second alarm, I think of how warm my bed is until my mind…
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Nicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
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If philanthropy is always a mixture of heart and head, then Connie and Steve Ballmer, who launched Ballmer Group to…
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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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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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At every stage of City Year’s history, Kristen and Jim Atwood and their family have invested passion, resources and countless…
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For more than two decades, David has worked to advance national service opportunities for America’s young people.
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The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
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