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

For City Year AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, it’s important for them to establish strong working relationships…
Read the story
Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how City Year service can propel you towards a…
Read the story
Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…
Read the story
Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…
Read the story
Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!
Read the story
As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
Read the story
City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
Read the story
A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
Read the story
City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
Read the story
Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the story
We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
Read the story
We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
Read the story