be_ixf;ym_202405 d_08; ct_50 YES! I want to make a difference TODAY!

Our stories

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

Filter by
The Corps
What I’ve learned during my year of service
June 5, 2018

City Year has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…

Read the story
The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members…from our teachers!
June 2, 2018

When compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…

Read the story
The Corps
Embracing culture through Latino club
May 28, 2018

City Year Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…

Read the story
A student writes down notes with a pencil in a notebook.
Our Alumni
Asian American and Pacific Islanders in national service
May 15, 2018

City Year D.C.’s AAPI Affinity Group invited a three-person panel of past AAPI AmeriCorps members to share their service stories…

Read the story
smiling elementary student doing a project at a table with an AmeriCorps member
The Corps
Finishing the year strong
May 10, 2018

As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish. 

Read the story
The Corps
Education is the one thing that no one can take away
May 7, 2018

Throughout the past nine months of service with City Year Columbus, there have been multiple times when corps members have…

Read the story
A close up of the AmeriCorps logo patch on the City Year jacket.
Benefits & Resources
6 universities that stretch your Segal Education Award
April 30, 2018

Hundreds of universities across the U.S. accept the Segal Education Award. Our University Partners like to help you maximize your…

Read the story
the back of a city year americorp member with the label City Year on his jacket as he looks over a teacher and students in a classroom
The Corps
An asset-based tool to help students—and our AmeriCorps members—thrive (voices from the field)
April 25, 2018

Three decades of youth development work taught us that to support the success of our students, many of whom face…

Read the story
street in providence, Rhode Island
The Corps
Why Providence is the place to be
April 12, 2018

Between the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.

Read the story
members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources take a group picture with the Orlando corps
Benefits & Resources
Universal Orlando Supports AmeriCorps Member Professional Development
March 20, 2018

On March 20, 2018, members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources team visited City Year Orlando. Universal Orlando team…

Read the story
city year americorps member sitting next to a student as he does his work at a desk
Benefits & Resources
The Benefits of a City Year AmeriCorps Member
March 19, 2018

Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their City Year journey and beyond.

Read the story
A group of AmeriCorps members walk along the city sidewalk.
Our Alumni
Alum uses Law Degree to Support Immigrants
March 5, 2018

Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…

Read the story
National Strategic Partners
National Partners