Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.

City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Opening Day, Friday, September 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Halle. The more than…
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Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…
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City Year San Antonio’s 2022 Impact Report gives an overview of the work done throughout the 2021 – 2022 school…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: Where would you like to apply to serve?…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
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The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with City Year Philly! We’re currently accepting…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…
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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
Read the storyPicture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
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Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…
Read the storyClick here to view a larger version of our organizational chart City Year San Antonio’s organizational chart gives you an…
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National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.
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