Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
My value band is a daily reminder of the promise I made when I signed up for City Year: believe…
Read the storyOne of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
Read the storyCity Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
Read the story“I started my time at City Year Jacksonville eager and ready to serve! Training was great, I liked having the…
Read the storyFor Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
Read the storyIf you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
Read the storyAshlye Allison served as an AmeriCorps member, then returned as a Senior Corps Member as a Team Leader, and is…
Read the storyWe know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
Read the storyWhen working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
Read the storyWorking at City Year, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
Read the storyCity Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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