Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyOctober was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
Read the storySometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
Read the storyAs states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyThere’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…
Read the storyThere are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
Read the storyWe are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
Read the storyCity Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
Read the storySeabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
Read the storyLearn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
Read the storyCity Year D.C.’s AAPI Affinity Group invited a three-person panel of past AAPI AmeriCorps members to share their service stories…
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