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.

It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and 91¶¶Òõ stream outside into the cold air at the…
Read the storyDay in and day out, our AmeriCorps members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than self. The work they do…
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Serving with City Year Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…
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City Year San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
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Here are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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“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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