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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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The Corps
Recent City Year Alum Aspires to Support Foster Youth
March 11, 2025

Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…

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The Corps
Three steps to forge positive relationships with students
March 4, 2025

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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Our Community
Rebuilding LA: CYLA Supports in Aftermath of Devastating Wildfires
February 25, 2025

Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…

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Our Impact
The View from the Classroom : Overcoming Adversity
February 20, 2025

I joined City Year New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…

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Our Impact
Insights from City Year Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys
February 18, 2025

At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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City Year literacy
Education
Become a stronger literacy coach

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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The Corps
City Year work to close digital divide with The Achievery, created by AT&T
February 13, 2025

We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…

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The Corps
My Two Years with City Year Greater Boston: From Serving in the Classroom to Physical Service
February 4, 2025

My two years at City Year have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Kailani Bowers Back on the Board!
January 30, 2025

  Kailani Bowers, City Year Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with City Year. Learn about her…

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City Year AmeriCorps member student success coach with students
Education
City Year AmeriCorps members are student success coaches
January 29, 2025

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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Our Impact
From Our Heart to Yours: Why Your Support Means Everything
January 28, 2025

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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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: JJ Conlon
January 27, 2025

Back in 2022, the Team Care Force 16 blog team (Andy Wilson and Ali Tibble) along with staff member Chris…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners