Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Team Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
Read the storyLearn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
Read the storyAs communications professionals, we oversee many powerful levers that influence why someone would want to work with an organization (including donors, volunteers,…
Read the storyOver his six-year teaching career, Kevin has distinguished himself as an outstanding educator, winning numerous awards. Kevin credits his time…
Read the storySurveys show that both Democrats and Republicans support the expansion of national service, and to date, more than 1 million…
Read the storyCity Year CEO and Co-Founder Michael Brown spoke with David L. Cohen, senior executive vice president and chief diversity officer…
Read the storyAt a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyAt a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyJacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
Read the storyIn the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
Read the storyEducating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
Read the storyIt’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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