Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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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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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Hundreds of City Year AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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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…
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City Year is on a learning journey to approach our research with an equity lens. Here’s what we have learned…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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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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