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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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Celebrating Women’s History Month!
March 19, 2024 Ƶ

March is an extra special month here at City Year – not only do we get to celebrate AmeriCorps Member…

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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 Ƶ

As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024 Ƶ, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…

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Our equitable research learning journey continues
March 4, 2024 Ƶ

City Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…

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My Yellow Jacket Story
February 27, 2024 Ƶ

Every year, City Year AmeriCorps members in California are given the iconic yellow bomber jacket that they wear every day…

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Celebrating Black History Month at City Year Milwaukee 
February 26, 2024 Ƶ

Black History Month Programming at City Year Milwaukee   This February, we are honoring Black history, resilience, and achievement both…

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Our Community
Reflecting on “The Black Man Can” Event: Celebrating Empowerment and Community

Last Friday afternoon, Dr. Michael Stevens, Executive Director of CYDC, and Gavin Ware, Managing Director of External Affairs, accompanied by…

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Our Impact
Grad School Support for AmeriCorps Members through Our Partner, C5LA
February 23, 2024 Ƶ

City Year L.A. has partnered with C5LA to provide college and grad-school application support for current AmeriCorps members. We have…

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Meet Rudy Hobbs, City Year Detroit Board Member
February 22, 2024 Ƶ

  Rudy Hobbs, a City Year Detroit Board member, is a Lobbyist and Partner at Michigan Legislative Consultants and has…

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City Year Detroit’s Own Joins Detroit Equity Action Lab Racial Equity Fellowship
February 16, 2024 Ƶ

  Steven Bowman, Sr. Learning and Development Director at City Year Detroit has joined the 8th cohort of the Detroit…

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CYMKE MLK Day 2024 Ƶ
Our Impact
City Year Milwaukee MLK Day: The Art of Change

“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…

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The Corps
HBCU alum shares why she serves with City Year
February 14, 2024 Ƶ

Maybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…

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AmeriCorps provides childcare benefits for parents
February 7, 2024 Ƶ

City Year AmeriCorps members receive a modest living stipend during their service experience with us. And although we’ve been able…

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