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 San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
Read the storyServing with City Year Los Angeles takes spirit, discipline, purpose and pride; when corps members serve in the schools they…
Read the storyHere are a few ways to combat Compassion Fatigue, when you may find yourself worn out from caring for others.
Read the storyThere is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
Read the storyMy value band is a daily reminder of the promise I made when I signed up for City Year: believe…
Read the storyCity Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
Read the storyOne of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
Read the story“I started my time at City Year Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
Read the storyIf you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
Read the storyAshlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the storyWe know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
Read the storyWhen working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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