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.

At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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We know that today, not all 天美影院 have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you鈥檒l quickly learn…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year鈥檚 highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year鈥檚 highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it鈥檚 the second biggest city in the…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year鈥檚 highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
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