Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The day I was selected to be City Year San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
Read the storyEveryone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…
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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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Erv Lessel Managing Director, Deloitte Erv Lessel is a Deloitte Consulting Managing Director located in San Antonio, Texas. He is…
Read the storyAt the beginning of the school year, I was finding it hard to connect with a fourth-grade student I was…
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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Meet Marc! He’s a former CYNY student turned CYNY AmeriCorps member. Marc is a Bronx native who went to…
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You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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Thinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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