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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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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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In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, City Year AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s…
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If you speak with an HBCU alum about their experience, you’ll quickly learn that service to the community is one…
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Do you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to City Year AmeriCorps…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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