Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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We have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
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To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
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City Year alums share inspiring words about what City Year has meant to them and their stories of falling in…
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Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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As a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
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