Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
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Sunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super…
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City Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism Our work is grounded in the unshakeable belief that we…
Read the storyExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is…
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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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City Year Kansas City announces the departure of founding Board Member, Brent Stewart, President & CEO of United Way, and…
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