Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Living and working in Memphis can be a great option for young people, from affordable housing and a vibrant culture…
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 storyThe trusting relationships City Year Memphis created with AmeriCorps members and school partners led to deeper collaboration during the pandemic.
Read the storyFrom the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…
Read the storyIreney Duval chose to serve with City Year because she always wanted to work with kids but wasn’t sure in…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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