Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
My value band is a daily reminder of the promise I made when I signed up for City Year: believe…
Read the story
City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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 story
For Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
Read the story
If you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
Read the story
Ashlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the story
City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
Read the story
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…
Read the story
Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the story
We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
Read the story
