Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
Read the storyThough this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
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 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 storyThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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 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…
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