Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…
Read the storyIn honor of AmeriCorps month, we caught up with 6 of our alumni who have continued with national service beyond…
Read the storyLeft: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
Read the storyTo celebrate Women’s History Month, we wanted to give everyone a glimpse into our service and the incredible women who help…
Read the storyAlthough I completed my service with City Year from 2014-2016, it remains one of the most supportive and encouraging networks…
Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyHelp students connect with one another during distance learning by discovering new stories and increased literacy on March 2, Read…
Read the storyDuring the month of February, City Year Boston celebrated Black History Month and the accomplishments of Black individuals, organizations, and movements…
Read the storyOn Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed City Year Sacramento (’12-13′) and…
Read the storyComputer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
Read the storyThanks first must go to Historian Carter G. Woodson for creating Negro History Week in 1926 to celebrate the profound…
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