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Kansas City
Think big city with the comfort and friendliness of your hometown. Kansas City offers an easy commute, bustling arts scene, and countless BBQ joints. AmeriCorps members make a difference every day in the lives of students by serving full-time in city schools.
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Picture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible...
Read more about A Personal Reflection Celebrating Latinx Heritage MonthThe ideals of service, joy, trust, and gratitude have always been important to me. In City Year, I have been...
Read more about Reflections on ServiceCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that...
Read more about Honoring the 2022 Idealists of the YearMarch 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the...
Read more about Celebrating AmeriCorps Appreciation Month in Kansas CityIn a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being...
Read more about How Collaborative Partnerships Drive Student OutcomesThese are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning...
Read more about City Year brings CommunityAmerica, Chiefs and Royals together to recognize school nurses during the surgeSunday, Feb. 13, SoFi Stadium will be packed and full of excitement with Super Bowl LVI underway. Attending the Super...
Read more about City Year Kansas City is Super Bowl LVI BoundWhen I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last...
Read more about City Year Builds Relationships for LifeEach year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, City Year Kansas City partners with a...
Read more about City Year Kansas City completes service project at W.E.B. DuBois Learning CenterCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism Our work is grounded in the unshakeable belief that we...
Read more about Honoring the 2021 Idealists of the YearExperience with kids is a plus, but it’s not the only way to stand out. Tutoring and mentoring kids is...
Read more about Thinking about a year of service in Kansas City? Here’s what recruiters think you should know.Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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