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Our stories

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

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Mentoring students: a two-way street
June 10, 2025

City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips for making the best first impression through your job application
May 27, 2025

Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…

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The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
May 20, 2025

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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City Year builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully closing out student relationships
May 13, 2025

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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Our Alumni
City Year as a mentorship multiplier
May 6, 2025

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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Benefits & Resources
Financial success on a stipend
March 26, 2025

City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…

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Our Impact
Learn about a partnership to support students
March 24, 2025

This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…

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Benefits & Resources
Four ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend
March 19, 2025

When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…

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The Corps
Recent City Year Alum Aspires to Support Foster Youth
March 11, 2025

Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…

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The Corps
Three steps to forge positive relationships with students
March 4, 2025

Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…

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Benefits & Resources
Tips to ace job interviews from AmeriCorps mentors
February 25, 2025

The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…

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City Year literacy
Education
Become a stronger literacy coach
February 18, 2025

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners