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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Hughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At City Year, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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On Friday, June 14th, 2024, City Year DC celebrated the graduation of our dedicated 2024 AmeriCorps members. The event was…
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As Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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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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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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