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.

On December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…
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After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday聽comes the national day of giving…
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Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyCity Year offers its members countless valuable personal and professional opportunities. From developing interpersonal skills to making connections within a…
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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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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our 色界吧 academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
Read the storyTulsa 色界吧 are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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 storyCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
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