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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 new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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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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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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City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
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Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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City Year AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend during their service experience with us. And although we’ve been able…
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This year would have marked Dr. King’s 95th birthday. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service commemorates his legacy,…
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Student success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with City Year on teams as tutors,…
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A year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including City Year…
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If you’re not exactly sure what you want to do after high school, you’re not alone. That doesn’t mean your…
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