Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![A student writes down notes with a pencil in a notebook.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYMKE-ClarkElem-05.18-ADean-0012-585x332.jpg)
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![A close up of the AmeriCorps logo patch on the City Year jacket.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-122-1-585x332.jpg)
Hundreds of universities across the U.S. accept the Segal Education Award. Our University Partners like to help you maximize your…
Read the story![members of the Universal Orlando Resort Human Resources take a group picture with the Orlando corps](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Orlando_Universal-HR-Day-3.20.18-585x332.jpg)
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](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/city-year-san-antonio-evidence-of-impact-2-585x332.jpg)
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.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-175_e-1-585x332.jpg)
Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
Read the story![Collins Ave in Miami](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Miami_HDR_elliothaney-3elliothaney1440-585x332.jpg)
There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
Read the story![AmeriCorps member stands in by the front steps on a school building and smiles..](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kiara_mbh_elliothaney_sun-585x332.jpg)
Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
Read the story![blueberry oatmeal and coffee](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/blueberryoatmeal-585x332.jpg)
Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
Read the story![Rachel hess stands in front of a step and repeat sign with four teammates](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RachelHess2-585x332.jpg)
Learn more about this City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
Read the story![City Year alumni in a classroom with students working at their desks in the background](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/KevinDua-Portraits-2018-elliothaney-5-of-55-585x332.jpg)
As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
Read the story![Westgate employees hold a sign that says $1,000,000 to signify this milestone](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Westgate-585x332.jpeg)
In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
Read the story![A student and AmeriCorps member working together on a math problem.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CityYearKansasCity-InSchool-elliothaney-2011-585x332.jpg)
City Year empowers you to lead your peers, build relationships with students and the communities you serve and partner with…
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