Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![Paolo Aligada gives double thumbs-up while standing in front of a whiteboard covered in lesson plan strategies.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PaoloAligadaSJSV-585x332.jpeg)
In the same way City Year San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with City Year to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…
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Seabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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Reggie and Gerardo sat down for a conversation with each other to reflect on their year of service and how…
Read the story![students are doing work at a table outside, smiling and working with their AmeriCorps members](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLR-MS-04.18-EHaney-51-585x332.jpg)
Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…
Read the storyCity Year has taught me so much more in this year in service than I learned in my four years…
Read the storyWhen compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…
Read the storyCity Year Columbus has been a multidimensional learning experience. Being an AmeriCorps Member at South High School has allowed me…
Read the story![Two AmeriCorps members share a laugh at a city park.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-082-1-585x332.jpg)
City Year seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
Read the story![Red Nose Day and City Year AmeriCorps](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VirgilMiddle-LA-RedNose-eh-585x332.jpg)
Support from Red Nose Day has allowed City Year to meet and work with talented and hardworking students in locations…
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In January 2018, City Year Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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