Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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City Year’s innovative teacher pathway program is helping to address two of the biggest challenges facing public education today: teacher…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Here are four ways we work to support City Year AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
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Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…
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Each May, organizations and communities across the nation celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, coming together to express gratitude to the educators…
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