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 L.A. alum, Erin Willis (’17 and ’18), shared her story of impact and reflected on her years as…
Read the storyEvery year, City Year Greater Boston’s Civic Engagement (BCE) team leverages the power of thousands of volunteers to improve the…
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What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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Keimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
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Earlier this year, we sat down with several City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps members and alumni and asked them two…
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International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
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In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…
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Your ballot counts! Help City Year bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
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