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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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Our Alumni
The Cycle of Opportunity: A Year Commitment That Resonates For A Lifetime
May 22, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with City Year, she never imagined that she…

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Our Alumni
City Year Honors Nonprofit Founder Dustin LaFont
May 21, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Alumni
Rekindling the Spirit of Service: City Year DC’s Breakfast of Champions Returns Recap
May 15, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Last Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….

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City Year San José/Silicon Valley Names Former Participant as New Executive Director
May 14, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…

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Our Alumni
City Year Honors Young Alum Derek Qiu
April 30, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Opportunity
Celebrating Women’s Leadership: Highlights from the City Year Washington DC Ripples of Impact Women’s Leadership Luncheon
March 15, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…

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Our Community
Reflecting on “The Black Man Can” Event: Celebrating Empowerment and Community
February 26, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…

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Our Alumni
City Year honors three outstanding alums

Awards season is in full swing, and that includes here at City Year! We recently hosted our annual alumni awards…

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Our Alumni
City Year Detroit School Partner Spotlight – Elizabeth Toye
February 22, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

  City Year Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…

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Our Alumni
City Year Philly Love Stories (part 2)
February 14, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…

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Our Alumni
City Year Alumni Leadership Award Winners 2023
January 26, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.

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The Corps
Living the Legacy
January 22, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Connecting with the Corps – An AMC MLK Experience Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day is…

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