Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
How do you practice self-care? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions.
Read the storyIn 1988 Michael Brown and Alan Khazei, founders of City Year, established the organization on the idea that one person…
Read the storyGive now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the City Year Boston Alumni Board Chair…
Read the story“My students have impacted me, as much as I have impacted them because they help me to understand what students…
Read the storyWondering how City Year can help you grow professionally? Read on to learn how service can help jumpstart your career.
Read the storyAs the health pandemic that is COVID-19 has come in and disrupted the first half 2020 for the entire…
Read the storyService may look different during these unprecedented times, but our AmeriCorps continue to stay committed to service. Learn more about…
Read the storyCity Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member Jordan Contreras shares why his decision to serve students this year is helping prepare him…
Read the storyCity Year and our district partners are finding new ways to support students, teachers and classrooms while also continuing their…
Read the storyIn previous blogs, we covered what self-care looks like in an office setting and at home. There is one final setting…
Read the storyOne thing in this uncertain time is certain: City Year AmeriCorps members will be there, for our students and our…
Read the storyIn January 2020, I was given the task of helping a student out in English, who could not grasp the…
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