Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
The CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
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As I look back on this unique year of service, I feel grateful. My City Year experience…
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Joining City Year in the middle of a global pandemic has felt like jumping into the deep end. As educators…
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Let’s be real. Living on a City Year stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
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Coming into City Year where the focus was student’s education came with a rollercoaster of emotions. You start to…
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Are you thinking about living alone during your service in City Year? If yes, I highly encourage you to think…
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When I made my decision to serve with City Year for the 2020-2021 school year, I knew it would…
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I went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….
Read the storyThe past three months, while challenging and unprecedented for everyone, provided the City Year San Antonio community opportunity to rise and serve students…
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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Waking up at 9am. Microsoft Teams calls. Zoom Calls. Virtual high-fives. “Don’t forget to screenshot!” This is the new normal,…
Read the storyOur service model during the school closures supports teachers and students as they shift their instruction and learning to a virtual…
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