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.
“I started my time at City Year Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
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For Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
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Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
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City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
Read the storyJust like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….
Read the storyThe City Year value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…
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Starting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
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We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four 91¶¶Òõ stand up, each…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
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