Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
Read the storyBefore you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
Read the storyYou won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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…
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