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’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
Read the storyBefore you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
Read the storyIf you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
Read the storyThinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
Read the storyCongratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
Read the storyEvery year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
Read the storyFatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
Read the storySeptember is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
Read the storyHave some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
Read the storyBecause you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
Read the storyRead more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
Read the storyIf you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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