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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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City Year AmeriCorps member tutoring students in ELA
The Corps
Finding meaning in a second year of service
October 14, 2021

Returning this year as the Team Leader at George Washington Carver STEM, City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps member Paulina Tesnow, reflects…

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Opportunity
#WeNeedBlackTeachers – Q&A with Darryl Bundrige, City Year Philly Executive Director
September 30, 2021

In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent City Year Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…

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AmeriCorps Members getting ready for Opening Day
The Corps
Views from City Year: Opening Day 2021
September 29, 2021

On Saturday, September 18, City Year New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….

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Our Community
Excitement in Everett
September 13, 2021

We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…

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City Year AmeriCorps student success coach with student
Education
What ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ want and need this year
September 7, 2021

Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…

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City Year AmeriCorps member in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top things you should know about City Year before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…

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The Corps
Spotlight on CYP Team Leaders, Tessa Hannigan and Emilio Weber
August 30, 2021

Team Leaders Tessa Hannigan (Sullivan Elementary School) and Emilio Weber (Blaine School) share their experiences serving with City Year Philly…

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Covid service yellow jacket in school
Education
Feedback from key partners: teachers and principals
August 25, 2021

Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…

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Our Alumni
Meet Brandon Chaderton: City Year Alum and Presidential Appointee
August 23, 2021

Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…

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Our Impact
City Year Kansas City completes service project at W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center
August 18, 2021

Each year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service, City Year Kansas City partners with a…

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The Corps
Making the Most of Your Corps Experience
August 17, 2021

Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of City Year Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…

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Education
The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning

By Kate Seltzer, City Year Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners