Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
For more than two decades, David has worked to advance national service opportunities for America’s young people.
Read the storyThe 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 storyCity Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
Read the storyRead more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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 storyLearn more about literacy for social justice at City Year schools as an avenue to educational equity.
Read the storyIt’s taking a while to sink in. And still, it hasn’t completely.
Read the storyIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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