Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
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As graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
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Please listen to the above song during or after you read through this piece: “Kay Blan (Se Pa Lè Poun…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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My first year as a City Year Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
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Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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As a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
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City Year Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.
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Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…
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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the…
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