Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Alum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year.
Read the storyHow AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
Read the storyAmari has learned to lead with empathy throughout his two years of service with City Year AmeriCorps. Learn more about…
Read the storyExplore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyLearn more about City Year’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools to promote educational equity as student success coaches. Learn more about service…
Read the storyWhile service looks different at each of City Year’s 29 U.S. sites during COVID-19, connecting with students remains the priority…
Read the storyBringing ‘Hour of Code’ and established afterschool programs to online learning is keeping students connected during COVID-19
Read the storyThe power of diverse educational representation Abraham Galán still remembers what it’s like to feel out-of-place in school. Growing up…
Read the storyHelp City Year win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyHow can educators help distance learners feel like an important part of their school community? Read about one school’s approach:…
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