Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
You may not have heard a whole lot about Buffalo, New York, but it’s the second biggest city in the…
Read the storyHere’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
Read the storyDid you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
Read the storyWhat does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
Read the storyA year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
Read the storyTaco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including City Year…
Read the storyHere at City Year, we want to make our application process as smooth as possible. Here’s a checklist of application…
Read the storyIn honor of National Coming Out Day, City Year is reasserting our desire to create welcoming spaces where we work…
Read the storyA recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
Read the storyI’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
Read the storyYour ballot counts! Help City Year bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
Read the storyMany of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…
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