Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
Read the storyAs graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
Read the storyMichael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
Read the storyThere is no doubt that the celebration of Pride continues to grow in visibility and popularity. If you walk into…
Read the storyNicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, Tuesday, May 2nd at the San Antonio Botanical Garden….
Read the storyMy name is Rebecca Begemann, and I am a Second Year AmeriCorps member serving at Brighton High School in Boston,…
Read the storyWhen our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
Read the storyI have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…
Read the story1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining City Year is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…
Read the storyFashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…
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