Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year has more 20 University Partnerships that offer alumni scholarships for graduate-level programs in the mental health field. Here’s…
Read the storyAs part of the first class of AmeriCorps members to serve with City Year in 1994-1995, I have had the…
Read the storyMoving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
Read the storyErina Colombo is an Event Vice-Chair with City Year Boston and our first #WomxnCrushWednesday interviewee! Each week leading up to our…
Read the storyDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
Read the storyOver his six-year teaching career, Kevin has distinguished himself as an outstanding educator, winning numerous awards. Kevin credits his time…
Read the storyIn 2013, Ofo Ezeugwu was an undergraduate student atTemple University. He served as vice president of the student body and…
Read the storyThe 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start because we get to reunite with teachers and students at…
Read the storyLearn more about four City Year partner universities that offer scholarships to City Year alums after their national service gap…
Read the story“My City Year experience helped confirm for me how powerful active listening can be in building an authentic bond with…
Read the storyServing with City Year as an AmeriCorps member has countless benefits. In Kansas City, we’ve expanded on our national benefits…
Read the storySince 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 77 City Year alumni with our highest alumni recognition–the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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