Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyWhether it’s the food, scenic parks, accessible art, abundant American history, or the loyal sports fans, Philadelphia is the place…
Read the storyI love the community that I found in City Year–something I have never experienced in a workplace before.
Read the storyJacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
Read the storyIn the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
Read the storyLittle Rock, AR is full of surprises. See why you should choose to serve with City Year Little Rock.
Read the storyCity Year Jacksonville Team Leader Tessa Delgo is entering her 20th month serving with City Year; by far, the most…
Read the storyEducating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
Read the storyWhether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
Read the storyLearn how FIRST LEGO League and CIty Year are helping to extend educational equity through engineering in this afterschool program.
Read the storyWe welcomed City Year Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…
Read the storyAs a senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbus, Zandra manages two teams at Champion Middle School and Trevitt Elementary…
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