Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Many nonprofits, like City Year Detroit, host events to invite new and current champions to learn more about the organization…
Read the storyIn June 2022, City Year announced the beginning of our Senior Vice President and Executive Director search to identify…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit is thrilled to welcome Roz Blanck, a long-time volunteer in the community, as the newest…
Read the storyEvery year our City Year Detroit staff chooses a focus area that we can come together and rally around to…
Read the storyCity Year Education Pathways: University of Michigan School of Medicine It is no secret that medical school is competitive. In…
Read the storyWhy isn’t my phone charging? Why isn’t my vacuum cleaner working, or how can I get my computer to…
Read the storyGaining valuable work experience is crucial to accelerating your career. But “work” experience may be extended to volunteering…
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, mental health needs for children, adolescents, and families were considerable and, in many cases, went unmet…
Read the storyHow do we find our passion and purpose? Rebecca Irby from New Detroit has some ideas on this topic. She…
Read the storyCity Year has a lot to celebrate—starting with our extraordinary AmeriCorps members! We’re proud of them, the skills they are…
Read the storyWe love Detroit. We love living in Detroit and we are confident that you will, too! So, what does…
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At City Year, we know the importance of having kids in school each and every day, which is why our…
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