Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Being thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
Read the storyLearn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with City Year.
Read the storyIt’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
Read the storyCity Year San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
Read the storyIf you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
Read the storyLearn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the storyRanked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyHere are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
Read the storyOne way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
Read the storyTutoring and teamwork are two key components to City Year. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
Read the storyAs states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyReggie and Gerardo sat down for a conversation with each other to reflect on their year of service and how…
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