Our stories

I have an 8th grade student in my third period who is often filled with energy, and sitting still in…

Power greeting is a part of the City Year culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…

The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…

Going out to the yard, playing with the kiddos, and connecting with students makes me feel closer to them and…

The first two weeks of in-person/hybrid service were definitely challenging as I juggled teaching students virtually and in the classroom….

Five Star Bank has been a long-time supporter of City Year Sacramento and this year chose to make a deeper…

City Year Sacramento is grateful to have a strong and ongoing partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). They have…

Although I completed my service with City Year from 2014-2016, it remains one of the most supportive and encouraging networks…

Brain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…

While our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…

I applied for City Year senior year of college, knowing that I eventually wanted to go to graduate school to…

While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…