Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

City Year Washington DC is pleased to announce its recent award from the Health Equity Fund, a component fund of…
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Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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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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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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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…
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New York, NY – June 5, 2024 Ƶ – Today, City Year New York (CYNY), an education nonprofit that recruits young…
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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