Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
Read the storyAs a native of Jacksonville, Allishia Bauman is City Year Jacksonville’s Chief of Staff and is involved in a number…
Read the storyAs the largest school district in the state, Little Rock School District enrolls more than 25,000 talented students.
Read the storyPlanning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at City Year (or…
Read the storyThere’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
Read the storyAt a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyJacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
Read the storyIn the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
Read the storyBaton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
Read the storyEducating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
Read the storyYou could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…
Read the storyWhether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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