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 americorps member talking with two young students near a window in a school hallway](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-LeckieElem-05.18-EHaney0031-585x332.jpg)
My value band is a daily reminder of the promise I made when I signed up for City Year: believe…
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City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
Read the story![Four students and a City Year corps member learning at a large table in a classroom with computers and bookshelves](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-CardozoHS-05.18-EHaney-0040-585x332.jpg)
“I started my time at City Year Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member stands in front of the city skyline and water.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TyMiguel-MBH-Boston-elliothaney-5-1-585x332.jpg)
If you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
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Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the story![two students are doing independent work at a table while an AmeriCorps member looks at their work and smiles](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYBR-09.18-collinrichie-105-585x332.jpg)
City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
Read the story![Julie Cusano graduated from Wheelock College with her teaching degree](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Julie-blog-585x332.jpg)
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about striving for equity in education. I have witnessed…
Read the storyJust like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….
Read the storyThe City Year value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the story![Miko Crosby works with students in their literacy group](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NH_FY19_Miko-with-student-585x332.jpg)
We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
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Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
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