Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Our Impact
Champion Profile: Diana Davis Spencer
May 19, 2016
The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
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Our Impact
Champion Profile: Dr. Darienne Driver
Dr. Darienne Driver has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since she was appointed in 2014 at age 36, making her…
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Our Impact
Champion Profile: Interview with Jeff Raider of Harry’s
Harry’s, an innovative men’s grooming company that gives both time and money to organizations that help prepare people for personal…
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Our Impact
Helping mentors cultivate a growth mindset in the students they serve
March 30, 2016
For decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
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Education
Connecting social justice and literacy
October 8, 2015
Learn more about literacy for social justice at City Year schools as an avenue to educational equity.
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