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

City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
Read the storyCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that…
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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, mental health needs for children, adolescents, and families were considerable and, in many cases, went unmet…
Read the storyHow do we find our passion and purpose? Rebecca Irby from New Detroit has some ideas on this topic. She…
Read the storyCity Year has a lot to celebrate—starting with our extraordinary AmeriCorps members! We’re proud of them, the skills they are…
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March 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
Read the story“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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As it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
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