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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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The Corps
What to expect at the start of City Year service
August 12, 2024

Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…

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Press Release
City Year Dallas Board Chair Transition: A Continuation of Visionary Leadership
August 5, 2024

Exciting news as we celebrate City Year Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about City Year service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!

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Our Community
Meet Ashwini, New Impact Manager for City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley
July 31, 2024

Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service

A City Year year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  At City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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The Corps
How City Year helps young people learn and lead
July 29, 2024

City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…

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Our Community
Board Spotlight – Hughey Newsome
July 26, 2024

Hughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…

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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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Our Impact
Match Matters: Principal Gomez Defines City Year’s Impact at San Jose Elementary
July 16, 2024

Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…

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The Corps
Why City Year’s student success coach network matters

City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five skills employers want you to have today
July 8, 2024

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners