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

When Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with City Year, she never imagined that she…
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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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Last Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
Read the storyCity Year Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Gompers Elementary-Middle School nominated Ms. Laurielle Martin for our School Partner Spotlight because…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Bethune Elementary-Middle School nominated Mrs. Linda Jackson for our School Partner Spotlight because…
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
Read the storyOur team at Ascot Elementary School had the pleasure of hosting the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to…
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Over the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
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