Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
What does it take to reduce chronic absenteeism? Practices that address educational inequities and ensure students feel seen, heard and…
Read the storyOn 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 storyCity Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
Read the storyCity Year, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities City Year is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
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 storyBooks form the backbone of our conversations, interactions and the collaborative learning experiences that bind us to one another. This…
Read the storyLearn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps as a student success coach tutoring and mentoring students.
Read the storyHonoring, engaging and elevating student voice is central to City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child work in schools. Learn more…
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 storyOur service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
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