Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
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This year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…
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City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
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$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyWe believe in the power of mentorship. For nearly 25 years, we have deployed high-skilled and passionate young adults to…
Read the storyCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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