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 themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
Read the storyDr. Darienne Driver has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since she was appointed in 2014 at age 36, making her…
Read the storyHarry’s, an innovative men’s grooming company that gives both time and money to organizations that help prepare people for personal…
Read the storyNicole Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Social Innovation and President of the AT&T Foundation, shares why the mission alignment of…
Read the storyIf philanthropy is always a mixture of heart and head, then Connie and Steve Ballmer, who launched Ballmer Group to…
Read the storyCity Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
Read the storyFor decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
Read the storyBeing a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
Read the storyRead on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
Read the storyIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
Read the storyHow do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
Read the storyHow can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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