Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
“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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Alum Nicolas Gonzales talks about how City Year helped launch his career in social work and the importance of representation…
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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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Meet the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members who are serving with City Year at Buffalo Collegiate Charter School!
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Meet the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Members who are serving with City Year at Charter Middle School for Applied Technologies!
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