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 you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
Read the storyAlex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyWhile working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyMy time with City Year Tulsa has and will continue to serve as the foundation for my lifelong mission to…
Read the storyCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the story$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
Read the storyWe believe in the power of mentorship. For nearly 25 years, we have deployed high-skilled and passionate young adults to…
Read the storyToday, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
Read the storyChelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
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