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 storyAnthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyCity Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
Read the storyThis has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
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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