Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91, partners and alums.
Our 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…
Read the storyMeet Lucie and Jesus. Lucie is a City Year AmeriCorps member serving here in Kansas City. She is a…
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City Year Jacksonville alum Emily Wasek shares when she knew that she was responsible for great change in her 91’…
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Serving as an AmeriCorps member in a school that is new to City Year can be both challenging and empowering….
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“Nuestra Herencia” gives readers “a taste of the daily issues 91 deal with to advocate for a little more empathy…
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How do you practice self-care? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions.
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In 1988 Michael Brown and Alan Khazei, founders of City Year, established the organization on the idea that one person…
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