Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
Read the storyFor as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about striving for equity in education. I have witnessed…
Read the storyJust like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….
Read the storyThe City Year value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…
Read the storyStarting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
Read the storyLearn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the storyWe’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
Read the storyRanked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyAt our annual gala, City Year San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…
Read the storyBelieve or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyEach day AmeriCorps members wake up to serve another day in the beautiful Granite State. Fifty-three young people commute from…
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