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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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Education
How City Year AmeriCorps grow student literacy
September 22, 2022

Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…

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City Year Seattle AmeriCorps member posing with Pitchbook Data volunteers for the Civic Engagement Service Day on September 6, 2022
Our Community
From Digital To Physical
September 21, 2022

What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…

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Our Community
City Year Sacramento Announces Cynthia Hester as New Board Chair
September 20, 2022

City Year Sacramento, an education nonprofit that recruits young adults for a year of service in public schools, is pleased…

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Education
A personal reflection celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2022

City Year Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

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Our Alumni
City Year alums shine in the corporate world
September 13, 2022

Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…

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Education
Relationships are Key to Students’ Learning Recovery
September 2, 2022

National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.

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Our Community
Meet City Year Detroit’s Newest Board Member: Roz Blanck
August 30, 2022

Introducing City Year Detroit’s newest board member Roz Blank, an attorney and long-time volunteer in the community.

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Our Community
2022-23 City Year Orlando Events
August 29, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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City Year Los Angeles Women's Empowerment and Corps members
Our Alumni
City Year can prepare you for a career in marketing and geoinformation systems
August 1, 2022

Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at City Year….

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Our Impact
City Year San Antonio’s Principal Summit
July 28, 2022

City Year San Antonio’s first-ever Principal Summit On Wednesday, July 13th, City Year San Antonio had the privilege to present…

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Our Community
Valero Intern School Supply Drive

Valero Intern Supply Drive Valero has a robust internship program that offers professional and personal development to its interns and…

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Our Alumni
City Year can help prepare you for medical school
July 20, 2022

Wondering how City Year can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a City Year alum…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners