Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.

Reggie and Gerardo sat down for a conversation with each other to reflect on their year of service and how…
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Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…
Read the storyCity Year has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…
Read the storyWhen compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…
Read the storyCity Year Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…
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“I do believe that AAPIs have an important role to play in the field of public education.” – Ji Soo…
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As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish.
Read the storyThroughout the past nine months of service with City Year Columbus, there have been multiple times when corps members have…
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Between the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.
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On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited City Year Orlando. Universal Orlando team…
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We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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