Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![smiling elementary student doing a project at a table with an AmeriCorps member](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CY-Providence-InSchool-elliothaney-8-of-24-585x332.jpg)
As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish.
Read the storyThroughout the past nine months of service with City Year Columbus, there have been multiple times when corps members have…
Read the story![the back of a city year americorp member with the label City Year on his jacket as he looks over a teacher and students in a classroom](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-JohnsonMS-05.18-EHaney-0016-585x332.jpg)
Three decades of youth development work taught us that to support the success of our students, many of whom face…
Read the story![street in providence, Rhode Island](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Weybosset_Street_view_Providence_Rhode_Island1440-585x332.jpg)
Between the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.
Read the story![A group of AmeriCorps members walk along the city sidewalk.](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYChi-CityPortaits-10.18-ehaney-175_e-1-585x332.jpg)
Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
Read the story![close up of student writing a math assignment](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CityYearDetroit-Dec2013-elliothaney-14-of-18-585x332.jpg)
We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
Read the storyEvery Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an after-school choir program for our students. When first introduced to the organization, I thought…
Read the story![Rachel hess stands in front of a step and repeat sign with four teammates](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RachelHess2-585x332.jpg)
Learn more about this City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
Read the storyA City Year Columbus AmeriCorps member discusses the importance of service in maintaining Martin Luther King Jr’s beloved society.
Read the story![Westgate employees hold a sign that says $1,000,000 to signify this milestone](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Westgate-585x332.jpeg)
In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…
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Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
Read the story![AmeriCorps member is pointing out something on high school student's page as they do work in the classroom](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYKansasCity-NortheastHigh-InSchool-elliothaney-Jan2019-004-585x332.jpg)
Karinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
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