Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Research shows that chronic absenteeism is an indicator that a student is in trouble academically and is at increased risk…
Read the storyMaddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
Read the storyThis extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
Read the story“Like millions of my fellow Americans, I was outraged and saddened by the events in Charlottesville this weekend. City Year…
Read the storyCity Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
Read the storyAt the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the storySince 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 City Year alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
Read the story“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
Read the storyLearn about City Year’s ongoing efforts to integrate research-based academic and social-emotional supports in schools across the country.
Read the storyAs we struggle as a country to grasp why some people are given opportunities while others struggle just to get to…
Read the storyComcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
Read the storyDuring the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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