Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year Detroit’s Leadership Breakfast brought together local leaders from the business, education, and philanthropic sectors to discuss education…
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Harrison Evers is a first year AmeriCorps member serving with City Year Buffalo as a student success coach, where he…
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City Year is releasing a new resource for practitioners, The Power of Student Success Coaches in Community Schools. This guide…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding City Year Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
Read the storyCity Year L.A. alum, Erin Willis (’17 and ’18), shared her story of impact and reflected on her years as…
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Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
Read the storyEvery year, City Year Greater Boston’s Civic Engagement (BCE) team leverages the power of thousands of volunteers to improve the…
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This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
Read the storyWhat does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
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I dedicated my City Year Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
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Dear Resilient Black Women, You embody royalty and strength, forever reigning as queens and warriors. The indomitable spirit that shattered…
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