Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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As City Year centers equity in our research work, we’ve defined and adjusted new capacities: community-based action research, trend forecasting…
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As a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit hosted a panel to discuss how increasing the number of male educators of color will help close…
Read the storyHere are our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about service with City Year Seattle/King County.
Read the storyCity Year’s attendance and time-off policies are in place to ensure we are fulfilling our commitments to the community.
Read the storyWe are so excited to have you here! From beautiful parks and beaches to museums and art galleries, Seattle is…
Read the storyTopics include: Commuting in Seattle Transportation benefit Using your ORCA card Commuting in Seattle Taking public transit Buses: Buses…
Read the storyTopics include: Why do we wear uniforms? Uniform pieces Do I have to wear the uniform every day? When will…
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City Year strives to offer continued support to its AmeriCorps members. Read on to learn more about our new Continuation…
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City Year Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.
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Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…
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