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’s innovative teacher pathway program is helping to address two of the biggest challenges facing public education today: teacher…
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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…
Read the storyCity Year DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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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….
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Here are four ways we work to support City Year AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
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Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
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Each May, organizations and communities across the nation celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, coming together to express gratitude to the educators…
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Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
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