Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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Over the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
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City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at City Year! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
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Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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City Year AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend during their service experience with us. And although we’ve been able…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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This year would have marked Dr. King’s 95th birthday. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service commemorates his legacy,…
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Student success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with City Year on teams as tutors,…
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A year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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If you’re not exactly sure what you want to do after high school, you’re not alone. That doesn’t mean your…
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