Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
Read the storyThe City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
Read the storyFernecia Humphrey, City Year Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with City Year after the 2022-2023…
Read the storyIn recognition of Financial Literacy Month, City Year AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s…
Read the storyDid you know that many alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, known as HBCUs, apply to serve with City…
Read the storyDo you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to City Year AmeriCorps…
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 storyDid you know that as a City Year AmeriCorps member or alum, you’re eligible for exclusive scholarships for undergraduate and…
Read the storyAs we step into AmeriCorps Appreciation Week (March 10-16, 2024), which City Year celebrates all month long, it’s a perfect…
Read the storyMaybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
Read the storyStudent success coaches (SSCs) are young people, ages 17 to 25, who serve with City Year on teams as tutors,…
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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