Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for City Year…
Read the storyThis summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s potential…
Read the storyDerrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
Read the storyLeft: Hanna during her time serving as a City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member, 2019-2020. Right: Hanna in her current role…
Read the storyWhen Lisa Owusu first moved to Jacksonville for a year of service with City Year, she never imagined that she…
Read the storyLast Thursday, May 9th, City Year DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
Read the storyThroughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
Read the storyIn 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
Read the storyMarch is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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