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

The National Education Association says only 2% of educators are Black men. We can’t allow fear to hold us back….
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Learn to be a change agent during service with City Year AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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City Year AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving another year have the opportunity to apply for the civic engagement…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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The best thing about serving with the same 91¶¶Òõ for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year, but not sure where? Well, lucky for you, City Year is serving…
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Hello there! My name is Mark Nealon and I am the proud Team Leader this year at Brighton High School,…
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet City Year Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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Helpful tips on how City Year AmeriCorps members can navigate student loan repayment during and after service.
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My grandmother in Nepal, a matriarch in her own right, was a teacher – and always told us that…
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Self-care has been clinically proven to improve your health, happiness and habits. However, with hundreds of blogs and social media…
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