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.

My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised.聽 I am a daughter, I am…
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Theki Change served as an ACM with City Year from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
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This AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, we鈥檙e celebrating one incredible alumnus who has carried the lessons of City Year into the…
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For the past two years, CYLA Board Members and Spring Break Event Co-Chairs, Dwight Caines and Erik Feig, have been…
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City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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When you鈥檙e living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…
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Help 色界吧 recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
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