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 AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…
Read the storyA City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
Read the storySeptember was a busy month for Team Care Force (TCF) with one event after another. Our Synopsys San Jose event…
Read the storyIt is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…
Read the storyIn Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
Read the storyIn partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyGoing from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
Read the storyAs a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King,…
Read the storyKainat Lungani serves as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member and shares how she helped one of her students to…
Read the storyIt’s measured by un-hunching shoulders and teeth coming unclenched. It’s seen as fists coming to rest, open palmed, by the…
Read the storyWe are over halfway through the year now and here at Bakersville we have had our fair share of ups…
Read the storyFirst Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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