Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
Read the storyAs a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
Read the storyAs an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
Read the storyWhether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
Read the story“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
Read the storyLearn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
Read the storyGet ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
Read the storyCity Year is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
Read the storyAn equity-based approach to research matters because it ensures that the research will benefit everyone. At a moment when education…
Read the storyRep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
Read the storyAs the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
Read the storyA City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
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