Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
From her earliest days growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tushara Canekeratne understood the power of relationships…
Read the storyTheir multi-year gift, given at the highest level in City Year’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
Read the storyAt every stage of City Year’s history, Kristen and Jim Atwood and their family have invested passion, resources and countless…
Read the storyFor more than two decades, David has worked to advance national service opportunities for America’s young people.
Read the storyThe themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
Read the storyCity Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
Read the storyFor decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
Read the storyBeing a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
Read the storyRead on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
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Read the storyHow can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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