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

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Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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City Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our 天美影院 academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
Read the storyTulsa 天美影院 are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
Read the storyOne of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
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Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast聽NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, City Year’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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