Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…
Read the storyIf you follow City Year on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…
Read the storyI believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…
Read the storyOn January 20, 2020, over 700 volunteers gathered at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School to commemorate the legacy of Dr….
Read the storyCity Year Sacramento’s 66 AmeriCorps members have committed to a year of service to help improve educational outcomes in our…
Read the storyEach day is long, but worth every second of my time My name is Beth Elliott and I’m an AmeriCorps…
Read the storyWhat does it take to reduce chronic absenteeism? Practices that address educational inequities and ensure students feel seen, heard and…
Read the storyOn December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…
Read the storyMeet Lakeisha Allen, City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member, and learn more about her through her poem, “I am… I was.”
Read the storyEverybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t…
Read the storyLearn more about one City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey through a gap year in national service, university, and finding their…
Read the storyBen came to his service with a passion for engineering. Read more to see how he shared this with his…
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