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

La mayoría de las personas tienen el Día de MLK marcado en su calendario y eso no es diferente a…
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Most people have MLK Day circled on their calendar and that is no different from us here at City Year….
Read the storyHires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – City Year Little Rock…
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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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At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alumna, I believe the most…
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It’s the first week we’re back in service after winter break and the end of the first half of the…
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City Year AmeriCorps members share their experience “Representation matters.” It’s a buzzworthy phrase that’s taken society by storm, from reshaping…
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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…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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The best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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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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Hello there! My name is Mark Nealon and I am the proud Team Leader this year at Brighton High School,…
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