Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
Read the storyEducating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
Read the storyWhether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
Read the storyEvery City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
Read the storylearn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
Read the storyBecause you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
Read the storyAs a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
Read the storyBeing thoughtful, planning and preparing, focusing on results, making data-driven decisions and the so-called ‘soft skills’ Google says make the…
Read the storyA battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
Read the storyProvidence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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…
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