Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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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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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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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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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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We know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
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When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
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