Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…
Read the storyWe hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….
Read the storyKeimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
Read the storyI used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little…
Read the storyAt City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth….
Read the storyImagine seeing a loved one for the first time in a long time. High spirits and good energy filled the…
Read the storyUPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
Read the storyAs we gear up for another transformative year of service and impact, we are thrilled to welcome over 50 passionate…
Read the storyCameron Cheatham, incoming 2023-24 City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, writes about his personal experiences that drew him to service. …
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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