Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…
Read the storyBen and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with City Year. We…
Read the storyAs the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
Read the storyOne of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
Read the storyAfter my December graduation from Northern Michigan University, I made the cross-country move to San Antonio to serve. Apprehensive about…
Read the storyA City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
Read the storyIn partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyCity Year is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…
Read the storyGoing from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
Read the storyWe are over halfway through the year now and here at Bakersville we have had our fair share of ups…
Read the storyVoices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…
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