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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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Press Release
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 Community
A Love Letter to Buffalo, New York
May 13, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…

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Our Community
Spotlight on Kenyatta Johnson, City Year Philly’s 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Idealist of the Year
May 6, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…

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Our Impact
A Holistic Approach To Financial Literacy
April 25, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…

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Education
We Can’t Do It Alone: A Conversation with Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie
April 24, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…

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Our Impact
City Year San Antonio | Bridge Builder Awardees
April 12, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and  Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…

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Our Community
Meet City Year Detroit Board Member Roz Blanck
March 27, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

My name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…

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Our Impact
Thank You AmeriCorps Members!
March 26, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…

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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
Spotlight on Norm Goldberger, City Year Philly’s 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Idealist of the Year
March 11, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Norm Goldberger (center, light blue shirt) and his Ballard Spahr colleagues host a meet & greet for the Bethune Elementary…

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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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The Corps
Meet City Year Detroit’s Team Cody & Team Law!
February 23, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners