Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On December 5, leaders and champions within the Orlando community came together at the Winter Park Golf Course for a…
Read the storyEverybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t…
Read the storyLearn more about one City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey through a gap year in national service, university, and finding their…
Read the storyPlease join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
Read the storyAfter a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with City Year Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
Read the storyLearn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
Read the storyIntroducing Ken Wakwe! We were able to have a chat with Ken Wakwe and talk about his service with City Year. We talked to him about his recent roles and how he uses…
Read the storyEach weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
Read the storyThis year City Year New Hampshire has made its debut at its first middle school in ten years! The Middle School…
Read the storyCity Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
Read the storyWhen you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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