Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The Corps
Top Reasons Why You’ll Love Living and Working In Memphis
May 9, 2024
Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…
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The Corps
Why Serving With City Year Memphis Could Be A Great Next Step
April 24, 2024
Fernecia Humphrey, City Year Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with City Year after the 2022-2023…
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Education
Trusting relationships fuel City Year’s work in Memphis
June 1, 2021
The trusting relationships City Year Memphis created with AmeriCorps members and school partners led to deeper collaboration during the pandemic.
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The Corps
Miami to Memphis: a global educator
October 23, 2019
Ireney Duval chose to serve with City Year because she always wanted to work with kids but wasn’t sure in…
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The Corps
A parent’s perspective
October 16, 2016
Service to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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