Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
At City Year, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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 storyThroughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
Read the storyIn 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
Read the storyMarch is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
Read the storyIn the past, City Year San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
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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