Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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Benefits & Resources
Preparing for life after City Year
March 11, 2016
Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
Read the story![A team of three AmeriCorps members walk away from the playground](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLA-MendezHS-05.18-EHaney-0103-585x332.jpg)
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Surviving the housing headache
March 3, 2016
Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
Read the story![An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-170-1-585x332.jpg)
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Tips and tricks for a great application
September 30, 2014
How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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City Year Columbia FAQs
July 24, 2014
How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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