Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
Read the storyDid you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
Read the storyAs a Black male educator, Kevin Dua is both setting an example and expanding the minds of the students he…
Read the storyYou’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
Read the storyLeft: David Guzman, Program Manager, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, City of Philadelphia. Right: David with his…
Read the storyThinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
Read the storyHave some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
Read the storyWhen I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyCity Year Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…
Read the storyThere are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
Read the storyAs an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
Read the storyThis Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re highlighting four Latinx members of our community that inspire us and exemplify City Year values…
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