Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
When I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the story
Hundreds of City Year AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
Read the story
In this multi-part blog series, we’re spotlighting three City Year Philly (CYP) Impact Managers who are in various stages of…
Read the story
City Year’s Impact Managers (IMs) fill a uniquely important role. They lead a team of AmeriCorps members serving in Philadelphia…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
Read the story
Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the story
Earlier this month we virtually welcomed our 2021-22 AmeriCorps class, marking the official beginning of our 15th year of service in Los Angeles and Inglewood. Our Opening Day celebration…
Read the story
Want to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
Read the story
City Year gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
Read the story
The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
Read the story
City Year Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
Read the storyThe Memphis Grizzlies are giving back to teachers in a big way: the team assembled 650 teacher kits and thank-you…
Read the story
