Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service emphasizes the importance of a cause greater than self. This Martin Luther…
Read the storyWhat do Starbucks, City Year, and Martin Luther King, Jr. have in common? Our organizations share a mission and…
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“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. City Year AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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The 2021 – 2022 academic year marked our 25th year of partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)….
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet City Year Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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Evidence-based solutions including social emotional support helps students and schools recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored City Year Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
Read the storyPicture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
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