Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
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My two years at City Year have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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Kailani Bowers, City Year Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with City Year. Learn about her…
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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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I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…
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Back in 2022, the Team Care Force 16 blog team (Andy Wilson and Ali Tibble) along with staff member Chris…
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City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!
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Recently, we had a chance to catch up with City Year New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…
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Back in 2022, the TCF member Andy Wilson and staff member Chris Farzner interviewed Albertine Samson, who served with City…
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Back in 2022, Andy Wilson with the assistance of Molly Stuber interviewed Alissa Cook, who served with City Year Tulsa…
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