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Our stories

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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The Corps
Serving a Second Year
September 21, 2020

I went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….

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The Corps
Five ways athletes make great City Year AmeriCorps members
September 16, 2020

Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…

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AmeriCorps member in Jacksonville, Florida talking with a student.
Our Impact
From City Year student to AmeriCorps member
September 8, 2020

“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…

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The Corps
The Extraordinary Eight- Meet The Care Force Senior Corps
September 4, 2020

Name: Avery Brick  Hometown: Columbus, OH  Previous City Year site, school and grade: Chicago, IL, Collins Academy, 9th grade    Why did you want to…

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The Corps
Learning moments
August 28, 2020

A learning moment is a new experience that leads to growth; Care Force is a year filled with learning moments….

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Benefits & Resources
City Year Partners with Hulu for A Virtual Career Week Event
August 13, 2020

From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…

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Team Care Force and Reserves sketch a mural at night
The Corps
Interesting event prep tasks
August 4, 2020

Care Force works on several events during our service year, including a lot of event prep that involves both typical…

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City Year AmeriCorps member tutoring an elementary student in a classroom
Our Impact
Celebrating Another Year of Service
August 3, 2020

We are proud to celebrate another successful year of service! During the 2019-2020 school year, 80 City Year Orlando AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
The reality of service and student progress
July 31, 2020

Working in Ƶ can push you to a breaking point, but there will be progress.

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The Corps
Balancing national service with graduate school
July 30, 2020

This City Year AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…

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A classroom with desks in small groups.
The Corps
Looking back on an unusual year of service
July 14, 2020

Bobby Gomez, City Year San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…

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The Corps
Congratulations City Year Los Angeles 2020 corps!
July 8, 2020

On June 10th, the City Year Los Angeles community gathered together for our first virtual graduation to celebrate the accomplishments…

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