Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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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You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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There are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
Read the story As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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