Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
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…
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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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 City Year centers equity in our research work, we’ve defined and adjusted new capacities: community-based action research, trend forecasting…
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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…
Read the storyBy: Elias Khoury, City Year Detroit AmeriCorps member serving Bethune Elementary-Middle School One reason behind the racial achievement gap is…
Read the storyTopics include: When will I get paid? How many hours should I expect to work each day? Are we required…
Read the storyTopics include: Attendance policy Commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity Covid-19 policy Attendance policy City Year’s attendance and…
Read the storyTopics include: Welcome to Seattle Museums for all Outdoor activities Welcome to Seattle! We are so excited to have…
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