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

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A personal reflection celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

September 19, 2022

City Year Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

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Our Impact

City Year brings CommunityAmerica, Chiefs and Royals together to recognize school nurses during the surge

February 2, 2022

These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…

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Our Community

City Year Kansas City is Super Bowl LVI Bound

January 31, 2022

Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…

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Benefits & Resources

Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.

April 2, 2021

Experience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…

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Benefits & Resources

#CYKCPerks – 6 benefits unique to Kansas City

July 17, 2019

Serving with City Year as an AmeriCorps member has countless benefits. In Kansas City, we’ve expanded on our national benefits…

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Benefits & Resources

City Year Kansas City welcomes new board members

June 27, 2019

City Year Kansas City announces the departure of founding Board Member, Brent Stewart, President & CEO of United Way, and…

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