Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
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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…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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