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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In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…
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This month we sat down with City Year alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
Read the storyDear Champions of City Year Los Angeles, Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…
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Exciting news as we celebrate City Year Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…
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Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
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A City Year year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
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At City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
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Hughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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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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Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for City Year…
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This summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s potential…
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