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

Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
Read the storyIn honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…
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National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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