Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As we step into 2024, it is a timely moment to revisit the importance of tolerance in our communities. This…
Read the storyStudent success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with City Year on teams as tutors,…
Read the storyTaco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including City Year…
Read the storyA few staff members and City Year Little Rock corps leaders attended the 30th Anniversary AmeriCorps Summit held in Little…
Read the storyA reflection from two of City Year Buffalo’s Student Success Coaches who attended the Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC)…
Read the storyMeet City Year New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
Read the storyReflecting on my Time at City Year Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at City Year, I realized…
Read the storyGrowing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
Read the storyThis year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
Read the storyWhat does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
Read the storyFocusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
Read the storyI dedicated my City Year Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
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