Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.

There is no doubt that the celebration of Pride continues to grow in visibility and popularity. If you walk into…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, Tuesday, May 2nd at the San Antonio Botanical Garden….
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City Year AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
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My name is Rebecca Begemann, and I am a Second Year AmeriCorps member serving at Brighton High School in Boston,…
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Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
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I have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…
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1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining City Year is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s founding stories is Ubuntu, “I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to…
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Fashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…
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The best part of my role as an Impact Director with City Year Greater Boston is the opportunity to visit…
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In this ongoing series, we’re taking a deep dive into various areas of City Year Philadelphia’s (CYP’s) work with students….
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Caring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.
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