Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
PITW #158 It’s a Privilege for All of Us to Serve at City Year. These words have new conviction after…
Read the storyFor me it was a personal decision to serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member in Orlando to support high…
Read the storyI’m originally from Andover, Massachusetts, just 25 minutes north of Boston. My passion for service started early. Growing up, I…
Read the storyPhiladelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
Read the storyCity Year New Hampshire sort of snuck up on me. In the spring of 2018, I was only concerned about…
Read the storyOn April 11th, we both had the opportunity to take part in a United States Naturalization Ceremony in Yarmouth, Maine….
Read the storyEach morning, Airica, a seventh-grade student in Kansas City, steps onto the bus, ready to tackle her school day. She says her commute…
Read the storyLast May I graduated from college and I had no idea what I was doing with my life. A friend…
Read the storySo, you’re thinking about applying to City Year Tulsa? Yes! We’re excited to hear you’re interested in joining us at…
Read the storyCity Year has developed a strong culture of hard work, empathy, respect and understanding. This culture has been deliberately formulated…
Read the storyWhether it’s the food, scenic parks, accessible art, abundant American history, or the loyal sports fans, Philadelphia is the place…
Read the storyI love the community that I found in City Year–something I have never experienced in a workplace before.
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