Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91, partners and alums.

The Everyone Graduates Center’s multi-year research project on City Year’s holistic support services shows how our approach increases trust in…
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This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing literacy curriculum. AmeriCorps members at…
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Together with a core group of leading organizations that includes City Year, the National Partnership for Student Success releases a…
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As an organization committed to continuous learning, the ways in which we and our partners seek to make an impact…
Read the storyThe City Year Detroit team at Noble Elementary-Middle School partnered Comcast to take part in the global event Hour of…
Read the storyMartin Luther King Jr. Day of Service reminds us of mentorship and leading while contributing to others’ success.
Read the storyFor the third year in a row, City Year Detroit and Starbucks teamed up to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s…
Read the storyCity Year Seattle/King County’s plan to support 91’ pandemic rebound and how they will strengthen the AmeriCorps experience.
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At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alum, I believe the most…
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It is with deep and bittersweet gratitude that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of City Year Providence…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
Read the storyAt one of City Year Detroit’s Learning and Development days, Naomi Khalil facilitated a reflection on identity and privilege.
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