Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
I’m still determining the exact year I started serving with City Year, but I’m positive that I served for two…
Read the storyTaco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship application is now open until Jan. 3, 2023, and young adults ages 16-24—including City Year…
Read the storyA few staff members and City Year Little Rock corps leaders attended the 30th Anniversary AmeriCorps Summit held in Little…
Read the storyA reflection from two of City Year Buffalo’s Student Success Coaches who attended the Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC)…
Read the storyMeet City Year New Orleans alum Jessica Ramirez! Jessica served as an AmeriCorps member at the Baptist Community Ministries team…
Read the storyReflecting on my Time at City Year Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at City Year, I realized…
Read the storyCity Year L.A. alum, Erin Willis (’17 and ’18), shared her story of impact and reflected on her years as…
Read the storyGrowing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
Read the storyThis year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
Read the storyWhat does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
Read the storyFocusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
Read the storyI dedicated my City Year Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
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