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

There鈥檚 lots to love about living in the nation鈥檚 Capital. You鈥檒l have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer 鈥 an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
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Little Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Every City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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As a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with City Year.
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