Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

On Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyDestiny Harden serves as an AmeriCorps member in a 4th grade ELA classroom on the Edleman Family Foundation team serving…
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For our second Team Care Force virtual event we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual service….
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Care Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of…
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Formulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…
Read the storyBy: Alejandro Higareda City Year L.A. AmeriCorps member, NOW Academy Given the virtual learning setting, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, in-class spaces for social activity have…
Read the storyThank you for being a part of the inaugural City Year 5K! City Year Orlando and City Year Jacksonville have…
Read the storyAt each of our schools, our AmeriCorps members work together as a team to lead initiatives or events that help…
Read the storyTo celebrate Women’s History Month, we wanted to give everyone a glimpse into our service and the incredible women who help…
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City Year Philadelphia’s second virtual Lunch & Learn took place on Monday, February 22. The event was moderated by Darryl Bundrige, Executive Director and Vice President of City Year…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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