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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
Welcome 2020-21 AmeriCorps Members
June 30, 2020

In July, City Year San Antonio will welcome a new incoming class of 90 young people for the 2020-21 service…

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Our Alumni
Celebrating Our CYSA Graduates
June 29, 2020

City Year San Antonio celebrated our 90 AmeriCorps members on Friday, May 29 in our first-ever virtual Graduation Ceremony. We…

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Our Impact
Our work toward being an Anti-Racist Organization
June 25, 2020

I feel it must be said again, we are making a commitment – City Year aspires to be an anti-racist…

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Our Alumni
Meet new City Year Milwaukee board member Kiesha Johnnies
June 24, 2020

City Year Milwaukee, an education-focused nonprofit that unites young people for a year of service in Milwaukee Public Schools, announces…

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City Year AmeriCorps member tutors and mentors students
The Corps
How one City Year team performs virtual service

City Year AmeriCorps members have been making the transition to virtual service since March. Read about this City Year Cleveland…

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Our Alumni
Creating a more just nation – it starts here
June 23, 2020

  Dear City Year Alumni and Community, We are devastated by the news that on June 18, Los Angeles Sheriff’s…

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Our Impact
Leading Through Tough Times Part III
June 18, 2020

In this final installment of our series “Leading Through Tough Times: An Interview with City Year Philly’s Executive Director, Darryl Bundrige,”…

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Our Impact
Statement by Our Executive Director on Recent Racial Injustices
June 17, 2020

We at City Year Providence believe that Black Lives Matter. Period. We share the sentiment of our national organization in condemning the inhumane murders of…

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City Year AmeriCorps member quit his job to serve
The Corps
Giving up a 9-5 job to serve with City Year

Bobby Richards was so inspired by the City Year AmeriCorps members he met that he decided to become one. Read…

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City Year AmeriCorps member student success coach
Education
Relationships: critical for student success
June 12, 2020

Student success coaches at City Year are committed to advancing developmental relationships through national service.

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Our Impact
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: A Day On
June 9, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only national holiday that is also a national day of service. Across the…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members
Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Meet Andy Reza
June 8, 2020

City Year Milwaukee alums are leaders for life and continue to make an impact long after their year of service….

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