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

Self-care has been clinically proven to improve your health, happiness and habits. However, with hundreds of blogs and social media…
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City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Opening Day, Friday, September 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Halle. The more than…
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Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…
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City Year San Antonio’s 2022 Impact Report gives an overview of the work done throughout the 2021 – 2022 school…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
Read the storyPicture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
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Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…
Read the storyClick here to view a larger version of our organizational chart City Year San Antonio’s organizational chart gives you an…
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National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.
Read the storyCity Year Detroit is thrilled to welcome Roz Blanck, a long-time volunteer in the community, as the newest…
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City Year can support AmeriCorps members develop skills they need to help prepare them for a career.
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