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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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Benefits & Resources
Top “durable” skills employers want you to have today
March 17, 2026

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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Our Community
Meet Shweta Bhardwaj, City Year Greater Boston’s New Board Chair
March 16, 2026

City Year Greater Boston is thrilled to share that Shweta Bhardwaj has been named as the organization’s next Chair of the Board. A partner at Bain…

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Our Alumni
“If Not You, Then Who?” Three City Year AmeriCorps members reflect on their year of service
March 10, 2026

Teamwork and Emerging Leadership at City Year Orlando To honor and celebrate the dedication and talent of City Year AmeriCorps…

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Benefits & Resources
How I used my Segal Education Award to travel
February 19, 2026

One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
January 12, 2026

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….

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Benefits & Resources
Five things you should know before applying
January 5, 2026

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 22, 2025

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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Press Release
City Year Los Angeles Announces Bill Thompson as New Executive Director
December 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2025 City Year Los Angeles Announces Bill Thompson as New Executive Director Experienced nonprofit leader and…

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Our Impact
Serving as a City Year afterschool enrichment coach
November 20, 2025

There are multiple ways you can serve students in Ƶ with City Year. We have three roles we’re actively recruiting…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 11, 2025

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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Benefits & Resources
Every student needs a coach in their corner–three different ways to serve in Ƶ.
October 29, 2025

No one questions why student athletes need coaching to succeed on the field or court. It’s understood that a good…

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Benefits & Resources
Benefits you’ll receive as a City Year AmeriCorps member
October 6, 2025

Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their City Year journey and beyond.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners