Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Ronaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a City Year AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…
Read the storyComing out is a massive decision for any young person. It is an anxiety-filled opportunity to be vulnerable with your…
Read the storyWhy I Serve and What My Day Looks Like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each morning, I think…
Read the storyEight youth-serving organizations are expanding student success coaching into schools and extended learning programs throughout California.
Read the storyAs graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
Read the storyThere is no doubt that the celebration of Pride continues to grow in visibility and popularity. If you walk into…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
Read the storyMy name is Rebecca Begemann, and I am a Second Year AmeriCorps member serving at Brighton High School in Boston,…
Read the storyCompass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
Read the storyCity Year Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
Read the storyMy first year as a City Year Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
Read the storyI have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…
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