Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
Read the storyCity Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…
Read the storyFatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
Read the storyIf you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
Read the storySeptember is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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…
Read the storyA new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
Read the storyDid you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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