Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Most people have MLK Day circled on their calendar and that is no different from us here at City Year….
Read the story“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
Read the storyAt City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alum, I believe the most…
Read the storyTeam Care Force member Andy Wilson shares some of his favorite things about traveling with Team Care Force.
Read the storyThe National Education Association says only 2% of educators are Black men. We can’t allow fear to hold us back….
Read the storyReimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
Read the storyMath is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. City Year AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
Read the storyStarting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving another year have the opportunity to apply for the civic engagement…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
Read the storyThis blog is based on an AmeriCorps member training guide sponsored by Colgate, which in 2022 awarded City Year the…
Read the storyThe best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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