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

Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…
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Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
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City Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
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City Year, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities City Year is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
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City Year Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
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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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So, you’re thinking about applying to City Year Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
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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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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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As a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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