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

Looking for a way to maximize your Segal Education Award? You should think about serving with us in Los Angeles…
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Support students and AmeriCorps members by putting your noses on and supporting the Red Nose Day campaign!
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As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…
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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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City Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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