Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
Read the storyI went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….
Read the storyFinding Identity Through Service When I applied to serve with City Year Kansas City, I was transitioning from being homeless…
Read the storyMonday, November 30 – Friday, December 4 City Year Orlando invites you to log on and join us for our…
Read the storyLearn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
Read the storyFor this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
Read the story“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…
Read the storyName: Avery Brick Hometown: Columbus, OH Previous City Year site, school and grade: Chicago, IL, Collins Academy, 9th grade Why did you want to…
Read the storyOriginally from Midlothian, Virginia, Alexis Smith attended the University of Virginia. She then served in Philadelphia at Feltonville School of…
Read the storyGet to know our City Year Detroit board members! Meet Parvathy Hariharan, vice president of sales and marketing at Comcast.
Read the storyAn equity-based approach to research matters because it ensures that the research will benefit everyone. At a moment when education…
Read the storyA learning moment is a new experience that leads to growth; Care Force is a year filled with learning moments….
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