Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
You’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…
Read the storyHundreds of City Year AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
Read the storyThere are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
Read the storyCity Year is on a learning journey to approach our research with an equity lens. Here’s what we have learned…
Read the storyTeachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
Read the storyWherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
Read the storyOur school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
Read the storyThroughout the pandemic, City Year’s Network for School Improvement has helped educators find new ways to prioritize the well-being of…
Read the storyWhen you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
Read the storyThe challenges of COVID-19 showed how essential student success coaches can be. AmeriCorps members collaborated with teachers and communities to…
Read the storyAnthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
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