Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Have you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
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Learn from two City Year alums about how boundaries and healthy approaches to self-care helped them better support students.
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Many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…
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Aquí hay algunas maneras de hacer que sus despedidas sean una experiencia significativa y positiva para usted y sus estudiantes.
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Ines Brookens, una alumna y consejera de servicio de City Year, respondió a las cinco preguntas principales que ustedes tuvieron…
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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City Year strives to offer continued support to its AmeriCorps members. Read on to learn more about our new Continuation…
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Cadence Pentheny, City Year New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.
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Impact Managers are an integral part of the City Year experience and offer Corps members support and build trusting relationships…
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