Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
Read the storyHughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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 storyCelebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for City Year…
Read the storyThis summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s potential…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At City Year, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
Read the storyA year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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 storyAt City Year, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
Read the storyCity Year DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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