Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…
Read the storyFatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
Read the storyThough this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
Read the storyIf you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
Read the storyThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
Read the storyA new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
Read the storyHere’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
Read the storyWhat does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
Read the storyOver the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
Read the storyCity Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
Read the storyMaybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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