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City Year DC 2024 AmeriCorps Members Graduation

June 18, 2024

On Friday, June 14th, 2024, City Year DC celebrated the graduation of our dedicated 2024 AmeriCorps members. The event was…

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Our Alumni

Rekindling the Spirit of Service: City Year DC’s Breakfast of Champions Returns Recap

May 15, 2024

Last Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….

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Equity

Celebrating Women’s Leadership: Highlights from the City Year Washington DC Ripples of Impact Women’s Leadership Luncheon

March 15, 2024

As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…

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Our Community

Reflecting on “The Black Man Can” Event: Celebrating Empowerment and Community

February 26, 2024

Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…

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Our Community

Reflecting on CYDC’s MLK Day of Service FY24

February 16, 2024

On Monday, January 15th, CYDC hosted MLK Day of Service bringing together volunteers, community members, and youths from across DC…

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Our Impact

Life After City Year: From Graduation to Occupations

June 22, 2021

During City Year, AmeriCorps members are encouraged to form a Life After City Year (LACY) plan, an integral part of…

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