Our stories
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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Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Gompers Elementary-Middle School nominated Ms. Laurielle Martin for our School Partner Spotlight because…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Bethune Elementary-Middle School nominated Mrs. Linda Jackson for our School Partner Spotlight because…
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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Fernecia Humphrey, City Year Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with City Year after the 2022-2023…
Read the storyOur team at Ascot Elementary School had the pleasure of hosting the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to…
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Over the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
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In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
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In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, City Year AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s…
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