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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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
Read the storyOur team at Ascot Elementary School had the pleasure of hosting the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to…
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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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In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
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As we celebrate a decade of service to the Jacksonville community, it’s impossible to overlook the significant contributions of Veronika…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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San Antonio Ripples of Hope Event Our annual Ripples of Hope Gala theme this year is The Prism Effect! Our…
Read the storyMarch is an extra special month here at City Year – not only do we get to celebrate AmeriCorps Member…
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As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…
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In the past, City Year San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…
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