Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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Did you know that many of City Year’s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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