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

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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel
February 19, 2026

One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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The Corps
Multi-sector initiative aims to add value to college degrees and the workforce through service opportunities
February 12, 2026

City Year and the State University of New York (SUNY) are building a multi-sector partnership to expand opportunities for college…

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Our Impact
Point of View: The Super Bowl is the biggest stage in America. It should be used for more than ads.
February 10, 2026

For a few hours each year, the Super Bowl becomes the most concentrated moment of attention in American life. More…

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Yari Speaking
Our Impact
Abundant Hope in Action: Celebrating the legacy of MLK Jr.
January 20, 2026

A City Year New York AmeriCorps member reflects on Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King, Jr., and supporting students in ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ….

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
January 12, 2026

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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City Year AmeriCorps member with students in school
Benefits & Resources
Five things you should know before applying
January 5, 2026

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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The Corps
Three self-care tips to support your well-being during AmeriCorps service
December 29, 2025

Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 22, 2025

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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City Year AmeriCorps in school service red uniform
The Corps
What you can expect as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
December 15, 2025

AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…

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Our Impact
Point of View: National service is a workforce solution hiding in plain sight
December 3, 2025

The Workforce Solution Hiding in Plain Sight: National service builds durable, employer-ready skills There’s a lot being written and discussed…

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City Year AmeriCorps member high five with student
The Corps
Holiday Edition: Five ways to describe your City Year to your family
November 24, 2025

Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…

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Our Impact
Serving as a City Year afterschool enrichment coach
November 20, 2025

There are multiple ways you can serve students in ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ with City Year. We have three roles we’re actively recruiting…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners