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

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
Read the storyWe sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. After serving a first…
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City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…
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Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
Read the storyIn honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…
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National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…
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UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
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