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 and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
Read the storyAfter a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with City Year Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
Read the storyIntroducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with City Year. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
Read the storyEach weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
Read the storyOur service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
Read the storyThis year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…
Read the storyCity Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
Read the storyWhen you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
Read the storyOf all the educators nationwide, whether it be elementary, middle, high school, or university, Black males only represent 2% of…
Read the storyAlex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyIn 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service and charged the…
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