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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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Our Alumni
City Year helps prepare you for a social work career
October 3, 2022

Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…

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Our Impact
2022 Impact Report | Evidence of Impact
October 1, 2022

City Year San Antonio’s 2022 Impact Report gives an overview of the work done throughout the 2021 – 2022 school…

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Our Impact
“How did you learn in school?”
September 20, 2022

Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?”  My…

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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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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 Impact
Opening Week 2022
August 17, 2022

KICKING OFF ANOTHER YEAR OF SERVICE! City Year Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando…

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Our Impact
Learning & development
August 3, 2022

City Year Miami’s staff and AmeriCorps members hope to be a community of life-long learners with the passion, skills, and…

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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
Restorative Disciplines at City Year San Antonio
July 28, 2022

What are the two important dates to remember? The first one is the day you were born and the second,…

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Our Impact
City Year San Antonio’s Principal Summit

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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners