Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
On Saturday, September 18, City Year New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….
Read the storyLeft: David Guzman, Program Manager, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, City of Philadelphia. Right: David with his…
Read the storyEarlier this month our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team teamed up with our partners at Snapchat for World Kindness Week…
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When I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyThis past October marked Filipino American Heritage Month, celebrating Filipino culture and the immense impact and contributions that the Filipino…
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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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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent City Year Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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City Year Los Angeles’ Executive Director Dr. Sandra Cano sat down with our Team Leader at Jefferson High School, Jaime Romero, to chat about what her…
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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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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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