Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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City Year Cleveland alumni go on to do great things in our community, and we love hearing what they’re up…
Read the storyCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that…
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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, mental health needs for children, adolescents, and families were considerable and, in many cases, went unmet…
Read the storyHow do we find our passion and purpose? Rebecca Irby from New Detroit has some ideas on this topic. She…
Read the storyCity Year has a lot to celebrate—starting with our extraordinary AmeriCorps members! We’re proud of them, the skills they are…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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March 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the…
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