Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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 storyYou may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
Read the storyLiving and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…
Read the storyPhiladelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
Read the storyThroughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
Read the storyFernecia Humphrey, City Year Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with City Year after the 2022-2023…
Read the storyIn 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyIf you speak with an HBCU alum about their experience, you’ll quickly learn that service to the community is one…
Read the storyDo you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyOne There will be days that will test you, and you’ll contemplate quitting. But you persevere for a reason. One…
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