Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Learn about one Corps member’s ability to serve in his hometown and across the country with City Year.
Read the storyCity Year San José alumnae Kailey Rawston and Liza Flores share how they managed afterschool time and creatively kept about 100 first and…
Read the storyThere is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
Read the storyOne of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
Read the storyIf you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…
Read the storyWe know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
Read the storyWhen working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyLearn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the storyRanked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyHere are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
Read the storyOne way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
Read the storyTutoring and teamwork are two key components to City Year. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
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