Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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This Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re highlighting four Latinx members of our community that inspire us and exemplify City Year values…
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Left: Lisa Parladé’s current headshot. Right: Lisa and some of her fellow AmeriCorps members from the Morrison School Team at…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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Each year, City Year New Orleans welcomes a new group of talented and dedicated AmeriCorps members. Over their year of…
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“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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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,…
Read the storyPart #1: Opening Ceremony This Alumni event was such a new experience for Care Force, finally after years we were…
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Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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Luke Hostetter, Principal of Baldi Middle School, served as an AmeriCorps Team Leader with City Year Philly in 2008-2009. He…
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This past year we wanted to engage with Team Care Force and staff alumni, so our team put together…
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