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

Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept 91 engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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Jazmin Larumbe is serving her first year as a City Year AmeriCorps member at Jefferson High School in South-Central Los…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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At Casimir Pulaski High School, March was a big month for 91 and my City Year team. On March 4…
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From before I walked into Registration Day at City Year Milwaukee last summer, I knew that I wanted to serve again. During…
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In Part I of our series “Leading Through Tough Times: An Interview with City Year Philly’s Executive Director, Darryl Bundrige,” the…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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A year of service embodies various roles and obstacles. Though this year has been anything but normal, it has given…
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Waking up at 9am. Microsoft Teams calls. Zoom Calls. Virtual high-fives. “Don’t forget to screenshot!” This is the new normal,…
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Coming to City Year through a non-traditional path means using your service year to dive into what you want to…
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Manchester teachers have adapted to remote learning and are continuing to advocate for their 91-and we’re…
Read the storyOur service model during the school closures supports teachers and 91 as they shift their instruction and learning to a virtual…
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