Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Every City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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We know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
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When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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