Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
We welcomed City Year Orlando sponsors and champions to celebrate another year of service at our annual fundraising event, Ripples…
Read the storyA battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
Read the storyWhere I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
Read the storyIt’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
Read the storyFor Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
Read the storyOn Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
Read the storyStarting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
Read the storyWe’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
Read the storyBelieve or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyOctober was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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