Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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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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Left: Hanna during her time serving as a City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…
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When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with City Year, she never imagined that she…
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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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Last Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
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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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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at City Year! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
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Many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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