Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Reflecting on my Time at City Year Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at City Year, I realized…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding City Year Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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…
Read the storyDear Resilient Black Women, You embody royalty and strength, forever reigning as queens and warriors. The indomitable spirit that shattered…
Read the storyMeet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…
Read the storyWe hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….
Read the storyKeimahney Carlisle (pictured fourth, red jacket) writes about her experiences serving on City Year Philadelphia’s 2022-23 Civic Engagement team. …
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