Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
By: Elias Khoury, City Year Detroit AmeriCorps member serving Bethune Elementary-Middle School One reason behind the racial achievement gap is…
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AmeriCorps members at Southwark School kicked off the 2022-23 school year with a free book fair to instill a love…
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After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…
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For many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…
Read the storyMartin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service emphasizes the importance of a cause greater than self. This Martin Luther…
Read the storyWhat do Starbucks, City Year, and Martin Luther King, Jr. have in common? Our organizations share a mission and…
Read the storyHires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – City Year Little Rock…
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“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
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At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alumna, I believe the most…
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Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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The 2021 – 2022 academic year marked our 25th year of partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)….
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet City Year Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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