Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
Read the storyOne way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
Read the storyTutoring and teamwork are two key components to City Year. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
Read the storyRyan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…
Read the storyComing into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…
Read the storyMeioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…
Read the storyOn Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…
Read the storyHere are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
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 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…
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