Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyWorking at City Year, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
Read the storyCity Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
Read the storyFor 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 storyLearn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the storyWe’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
Read the storyRanked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyAt our annual gala, City Year San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…
Read the storyBelieve or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyEach day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…
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