Our stories
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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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at City Year! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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Cadence Pentheny, City Year New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.
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