Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
One of City Year’s founding stories is Ubuntu, “I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to…
Read the storyBy: Elias Khoury, City Year Detroit AmeriCorps member serving Bethune Elementary-Middle School One reason behind the racial achievement gap is…
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit’s new Community Partnerships Manager, Kai Page! Our Community Partnerships Manager supplements the efforts of the…
Read the storyForming professional connections is one of the hardest parts of adulthood. But City Year Detroit’s recent 18-Minute Networking event, sponsored…
Read the storyMarch has many great attributes. Flowers are budding, chocolate is on sale, and it marks the first official month…
Read the storyWhen you join City Year, you work alongside a team to create learning environments where all students can succeed. As…
Read the storyMartin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service emphasizes the importance of a cause greater than self. This Martin Luther…
Read the storyWhat do Starbucks, City Year, and Martin Luther King, Jr. have in common? Our organizations share a mission and…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit is thrilled to welcome Roz Blanck, a long-time volunteer in the community, as the newest…
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, City Year was all about connection. We talked to Kristen Szalontai, operations coordinator, and City Year…
Read the storyCity Year has a lot to celebrate—starting with our extraordinary AmeriCorps members! We’re proud of them, the skills they are…
Read the storyWe love Detroit. We love living in Detroit and we are confident that you will, too! So, what does…
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