Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
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Amari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with City Year AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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Learn more about City Year’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
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Our City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools to promote educational equity as student success coaches. Learn more about service…
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While service looks different at each of City Year’s 29 U.S. sites during COVID-19, connecting with students remains the priority…
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Impact Managers are an integral part of the City Year experience and offer Corps members support and build trusting relationships…
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The power of diverse educational representation Abraham Galán still remembers what it’s like to feel out-of-place in school. Growing up…
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City Year is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
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For this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
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