Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
Read the storyAfter a couple of months being in the office for the winter, we were finally given the news that we…
Read the storyEarly experience working in schools taught Heather Graham and Bethiel Girma Holton an important lesson that guides their work today…
Read the storyFor me it was a personal decision to serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member in Orlando to support high…
Read the storyCity Year Orlando’s opening day celebration brought together City Year Orlando team sponsors, board members, champions, as well as families…
Read the storyI’m originally from Andover, Massachusetts, just 25 minutes north of Boston. My passion for service started early. Growing up, I…
Read the storyDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
Read the storyOver his six-year teaching career, Kevin has distinguished himself as an outstanding educator, winning numerous awards. Kevin credits his time…
Read the storyPhiladelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
Read the storyIn 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…
Read the storyThe 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start because we get to reunite with teachers and students at…
Read the storyLearn more about four City Year partner universities that offer scholarships to City Year alums after their national service gap…
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