Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
Read the storyAt the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the story“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
Read the storyAs we struggle as a country to grasp why some people are given opportunities while others struggle just to get to…
Read the storyComcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
Read the storyFrom the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
Read the storyInterested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
Read the storyThis year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
Read the storyLeading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
Read the storyBetween the minutes of my first and second alarm, I think of how warm my bed is until my mind…
Read the storyAt every stage of City Year’s history, Kristen and Jim Atwood and their family have invested passion, resources and countless…
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