Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year AmeriCorps member Jaybazz Jacobs shares how compassion and critical thinking can unite those who don’t share the same…
Read the storyCity Year gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
Read the storyOur City Year Noble team was so excited to host the second Hour of Code event of the year, this…
Read the storyExplore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
Read the storyComputer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
Read the storyWhatever life after City Year holds for AmeriCorps member Emily Stillman, she will carry our value of idealism wherever she…
Read the storyAs we celebrate National Pizza Day, City Year Detroit thanks the Ilitch Family for donating pizzas to our corps for them to…
Read the storyDive into educational equity and a recap of our Leadership Summit with Rachel Pfannes.
Read the storyReflect on the importance of service and Dr. King’s legacy with City Year Detroit AmeriCorps member Seema Arshed.
Read the storyGet to know the City Year Detroit family! Meet our Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi, who is in her sixth City…
Read the storyGet to know our City Year Detroit board members! Meet Parvathy Hariharan, vice president of sales and marketing at Comcast.
Read the storyThis week, we focus on language and framing. Dr. April Baker-Bell visits!
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