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

Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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Blaine School AmeriCorps members William Glover-Flood and Tykira Mitchell teach students about important Black figures as part of Black History…
Read the storyBrain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…
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Learn more about City Year’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
Read the storyWith the support of Columbus City Schools, City Year Columbus has been transitioning back to hybrid service alongside students! Read…
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While service looks different at each of City Year’s 29 U.S. sites during COVID-19, connecting with students remains the priority…
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As we celebrate National Pizza Day, City Year Detroit thanks the Ilitch Family for donating pizzas to our corps for them to…
Read the storyAt the start of each year, each City Year site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every City Year…
Read the storyOn Monday, January 11, 2021, City Year LA had a wonderful Zoom celebration hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and…
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By: Yolanda Miranda For the past two years I have been serving as an AmeriCorps member with City Year L.A. …
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The Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy has been hard at work supporting students in the virtual classroom and have…
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