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 effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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Left: Hanna during her time serving as a City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…
Read the storyAt City Year, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
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When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with City Year, she never imagined that she…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyCity Year DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
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