Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Every Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an after-school choir program for our students. When first introduced to the organization, I thought…
Read the story
Learn more about this City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
Read the storyA City Year Columbus AmeriCorps member discusses the importance of service in maintaining Martin Luther King Jr’s beloved society.
Read the story
Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
Read the story
Karinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
Read the story
A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
Read the story
This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
Read the story“Like millions of my fellow Americans, I was outraged and saddened by the events in Charlottesville this weekend. City Year…
Read the story
At the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the story
Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 City Year alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
Read the story
“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
Read the story
From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
Read the story
