Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In the spring of 2017, Jessica Butay, a Hawai’i native who was about to graduate from college in Colorado, had…
Read the storyThirty years ago, when I was 17 years old, I was part of an idealistic experiment, a summer pilot program…
Read the storyIf you’re considering getting a Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree, you’ll be excited to learn that City Year has…
Read the storyLearn more about the City Year AmeriCorps stipend from our alumni
Read the storyOver the last 30 years, City Year alumni, now more than 32,000 strong, have been instrumental in helping to drive…
Read the storyThere are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…
Read the storyJust as our AmeriCorps members give their all to support our students, our organization and staff strive to give our…
Read the storyFor nearly 20 years, City Year AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.
Read the storyNew Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
Read the storyThere’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
Read the storyBaton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
Read the storyEvery City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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