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 dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
Read the storyNot sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
Read the storyWe have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
Read the storyTo ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
Read the storyStudent success coaching represents what we’ve learned from our decade-and-a-half of serving in schools and hope to do alongside students,…
Read the storyCity Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
Read the storyNot all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
Read the storyHelp students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
Read the storyBefore you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
Read the storyYou won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
Read the storyYou’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
Read the storyThinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
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