Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
Read the storyCity Year Philadelphia was pleased to sit down with Nellie Vinograd, a Senior AmeriCorps member who came to Philadelphia to…
Read the storyOn September 17th, City Year Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…
Read the storyAs part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, City Year AmeriCorps member, Jazmin Larumbe, who is serving a second…
Read the storyI hope to serve the students to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…
Read the storyPeople who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
Read the storyI went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….
Read the storyFinding Identity Through Service When I applied to serve with City Year Kansas City, I was transitioning from being homeless…
Read the storyMonday, November 30 – Friday, December 4 City Year Orlando invites you to log on and join us for our…
Read the storyLearn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
Read the storyFor this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
Read the story“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…
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