Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
There is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
Read the storyI have always been a planner. I am not the type of person to “wing it” or go into situations…
Read the storyOpening Day is always a special occasion for us at City Year as it marks the official launch to our year…
Read the storyOn Friday, September 13th, 2019 at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, 250 City Year AmeriCorps members pledged to make a difference in…
Read the storyPITW #158 It’s a Privilege for All of Us to Serve at City Year. These words have new conviction after…
Read the storyFor me it was a personal decision to serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member in Orlando to support high…
Read the storyErina Colombo is an Event Vice-Chair with City Year Boston and our first #WomxnCrushWednesday interviewee! Each week leading up to our…
Read the storyI’m originally from Andover, Massachusetts, just 25 minutes north of Boston. My passion for service started early. Growing up, I…
Read the storyDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
Read the storyPhiladelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
Read the storyThe 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start because we get to reunite with teachers and students at…
Read the storyCity Year New Hampshire sort of snuck up on me. In the spring of 2018, I was only concerned about…
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