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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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The Corps
City Year AmeriCorps members support each other
March 2, 2026

March has traditionally been a time of year when we strive to be even more intentional about expressing gratitude for…

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The Corps
Multi-sector initiative aims to add value to college degrees and the workforce through service opportunities
February 12, 2026

City Year and the State University of New York (SUNY) are building a multi-sector partnership to expand opportunities for college…

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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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The Corps
Three self-care tips to support your well-being during AmeriCorps service
December 29, 2025

Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.

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The Corps
What you can expect as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
December 15, 2025

AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…

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City Year AmeriCorps member high five with student
The Corps
Holiday Edition: Five ways to describe your City Year to your family
November 24, 2025

Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…

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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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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 19, 2025

Yes, we know the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what…

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Serving as a City Year school day learning coach
Our Impact
Serving as a City Year school day learning coach
November 12, 2025

Did you know there are three different ways you can coach, guide and inspire students in Ƶ with City Year?…

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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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The Corps
The “mid-fall slump” in Ƶ is real–here’s what to expect
October 15, 2025

Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Corner: Thanaa Muhammad
September 29, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: From Service to Schools Meet Thanaa Muhammad, a City Year ’23–’24 alum who turned her year of service…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners