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 is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
Read the storyAn equity-based approach to research matters because it ensures that the research will benefit everyone. At a moment when education…
Read the storyRep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
Read the storyAs the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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 storyGoing from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
Read the storywe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the storyPlease join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
Read the storyWhen you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members officially became alumni, joining a vibrant community that continues to strengthen the neighborhoods where they live…
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 storyOver his six-year teaching career, Kevin has distinguished himself as an outstanding educator, winning numerous awards. Kevin credits his time…
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