Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
If 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 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…
Read the storyHere at City Year, we want to make our application process as smooth as possible. Here’s a checklist of application…
Read the storyIn honor of National Coming Out Day, City Year is reasserting our desire to create welcoming spaces where we work…
Read the storyA recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
Read the storyI’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Chicago. I…
Read the storyHave you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
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