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

“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
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At City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alumna, I believe the most…
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Every City Year AmeriCorps member (ACM) is a tremendous asset to our team, and each year at graduation, City Year…
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City Year San Antonio was honored to have Jason Mcree, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at USAA and City…
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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Someone recently asked me, “Are you able to show up to work as your authentic self?” My response was, “I…
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The City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Site Equity Council (SEC) was established in the summer of 2020 as an initiative…
Read the storyThe day I was selected to be City Year San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
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From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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Dear City Year alumni and community, We recognize the work we at City Year have to do to dismantle systemic…
Read the storyIn July, City Year San Antonio will welcome a new incoming class of 90 young people for the 2020-21 service…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio celebrated our 90 AmeriCorps members on Friday, May 29 in our first-ever virtual Graduation Ceremony. We…
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