Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyThere’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…
Read the storyCity Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
Read the storyI’ll let you in on a secret: nobody walks into the first day of school as a City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyThere are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
Read the storyWe are thankful for SeaWorld Orlando, who joined a group of committed community organizations as an AmeriCorps Member Experience Partner…
Read the storyAdvice from City Year Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.
Read the story“In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -Iroquois Proverb
Read the storyTwo years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
Read the storyOur Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!
Read the storyCity Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
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