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Our stories

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

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City Year builds developmental relationships with students
The Corps
Successfully Closing Out Student Relationships
May 11, 2022

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.

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A group of AmeriCorps members in the city cross the street in the crosswalk.
Our Community
Mental health awareness month: one recipe at a time
May 10, 2022

A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…

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The Corps
Aramark Unites Against Poverty
May 6, 2022

In October 2021, Noel Wuesthoff led Aramark volunteers in his first ever in-person event in Dallas and again a few…

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City Year Headquarters building, located in Boston, MA.
Benefits & Resources
Strengthening your job application
May 4, 2022

Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…

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City Year Cleveland alum
Our Alumni
Shining a light on our Cleveland Corps: Aubrey Baumler
April 29, 2022

Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…

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City Year in the classroom
Our Alumni
Shining a light on our City Year alumni: Tony Ying

Meet two-time City Year Cleveland alum, Tony Ying, who’s currently continuing to serve his community through AmeriCorps VISTA.

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Our Impact
Honoring the 2022 Idealists of the Year
April 25, 2022

Idealists of the Year are nominated by sponsors of City Year Kansas City’s fourth annual Idealist Gala; many come from…

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AmeriCorps member in Jacksonville, Florida speaks with a group of students.
The Corps
City Year offers caring, consistent student support
April 19, 2022

City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.

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City Year AmeriCorps alum in school
Our Alumni
Five education nonprofits looking for City Year alums
April 13, 2022

Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!

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Our Community
Meet a City Year Parent: Q&A with Debby Kuhn, CYP Alumni Parent and Board Member
April 12, 2022

City Year Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…

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Our Impact
Focus on student mental health & filling the gaps
April 8, 2022

City Year Detroit will continue to work with the district to assess students’ needs and how City Year can help…

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Our Impact
Finding your North Star

During our Spring Summit Learning and Development Week Rebecca Irby joined City Year Detroit for a unique workshop called “Find…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners