Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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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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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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Over the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
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City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
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Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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City Year AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend during their service experience with us. And although we’ve been able…
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This year would have marked Dr. King’s 95th birthday. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service commemorates his legacy,…
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