Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
One of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyWe have many amazing donors and champions who support our work in a variety of ways. One of those ways…
Read the storyCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyAfter a month of exploring my options, three reasons inspired my decision to apply and serve another city year.
Read the storyHere are some of the ways City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
Read the storyAt City Year, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.
Read the storyI’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.
Read the storyMy first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
Read the storyTime waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley kicked off the school year by welcoming our corps at an Opening Day ceremony at…
Read the storyThose who serve with City Year spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in students’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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