Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Team Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
Read the storyAs the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
Read the storyA City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
Read the storyGoing from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
Read the storywe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the storyLearn how one City Year Americorps member is navigating the often challenging middle stage in her service journey.
Read the storyBen came to his service with a passion for engineering. Read more to see how he shared this with his…
Read the storyYour City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
Read the storyPlease join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
Read the storyLearn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
Read the storyCity Year Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
Read the storyWhen you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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