Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
Read the story“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton Isaac…
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Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…
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In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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Where I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
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City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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As states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
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