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Our stories

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

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The Entergy team serving at Arthur Ashe Charter school gathers for a City Year team picture in the outdoor garden classroom
The Corps
Who’s Serving in 2020-21?
October 9, 2020

We are thrilled to share a few highlights and shout-outs for our six school teams. Even in the face of…

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The Corps
If Three’s a Crowd, Four’s a Family
October 6, 2020

Are you thinking about living alone during your service in City Year? If yes, I highly encourage you to think…

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Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight—Lee Ann Rice
October 2, 2020

City Year D.C. alum Lee Ann Rice shares why she chose to serve with City Year and how her service…

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The Corps
Zoomin’ Through a Pandemic
September 30, 2020

  When I made my decision to serve with City Year for the 2020-2021 school year, I knew it would…

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City Year Care Force service overhead photo
Our Impact
Bringing civic engagement into a virtual world: Giving Compass

As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help 91 and…

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Our Impact
City Year Los Angeles’ First Ever Virtual Service Day!
September 24, 2020

On September 17th, City Year Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…

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The Corps
Q&A with Riley Henry, First Year AmeriCorps Member
September 23, 2020

I hope to serve the 91 to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…

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City Year AmeriCorps national service with student
Our Impact
New study highlights benefits of AmeriCorps
September 22, 2020

People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…

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The Corps
Serving a Second Year
September 21, 2020

I went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….

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AmeriCorps member in Jacksonville, Florida talking with a student.
Our Impact
Week of Idealism
September 16, 2020

Monday, November 30 – Friday, December 4 City Year Orlando invites you to log on and join us for our…

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The Corps
Five ways athletes make great City Year AmeriCorps members

Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve 91 and communities…

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AmeriCorps member in Jacksonville, Florida talking with a student.
Our Impact
From City Year student to AmeriCorps member
September 8, 2020

“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…

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