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

Spirits were high at City Year Philadelphia’s sixth annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon, held virtually on Tuesday, October 13. The luncheon united women to support the…
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Get to know the City Year Detroit family!
Read the storyEarlier this month, the City Year Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team (CE Team), a team of AmeriCorps members who lead…
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How can educators help distance learners feel like an important part of their school community? Read about one school’s approach:…
Read the storyOur City Year LA AmeriCorps members have officially been in virtual classrooms, helping our students maneuver remote learning for over two months! In…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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On September 17th, City Year Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…
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As part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, City Year AmeriCorps member, Jazmin Larumbe, who is serving a second…
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People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
Read the storyFinding Identity Through Service When I applied to serve with City Year Kansas City, I was transitioning from being homeless…
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Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4 City Year Orlando invites you to log on and join us for our…
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“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…
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