Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Introducing 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 storyOne of my favorite City Year core values is ubuntu. This value is a term of the Zulu tribe from…
Read the storyWe live in an era ruled by social norms and in a world where most people use technology and social…
Read the storyCity Year Buffalo kicked off their Opening Day celebration this month in collaboration with sponsors, staff and teachers from five…
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 storyAlex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyI remember how the other third-graders whispered and stared every time my reading tutor called me over to practice comprehension…
Read the storyIt takes a lot to serve as a tutor, mentor, and role model to a classroom of students, not to…
Read the storyAs we celebrate City Year AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, Women’s History Month is also underway. Marketing and Communications Intern Kia Smith…
Read the storyA year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…
Read the storyJesus Martinez grew up seeing City Year red jackets around Boston. He participated in City Year afterschool programs as a…
Read the storyIf Alex is behind in class, he asks to come work in the City Year in-school office during lunch. He…
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