Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
PITW #158 It’s a Privilege for All of Us to Serve at City Year. These words have new conviction after…
Read the storyAs part of the first class of AmeriCorps members to serve with City Year in 1994-1995, I have had the…
Read the storyMoving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
Read the storyAfter a couple of months being in the office for the winter, we were finally given the news that we…
Read the storyEarly experience working in schools taught Heather Graham and Bethiel Girma Holton an important lesson that guides their work today…
Read the storyFor me it was a personal decision to serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member in Orlando to support high…
Read the storyCity Year Orlando’s opening day celebration brought together City Year Orlando team sponsors, board members, champions, as well as families…
Read the storyI’m originally from Andover, Massachusetts, just 25 minutes north of Boston. My passion for service started early. Growing up, I…
Read the storyErina Colombo is an Event Vice-Chair with City Year Boston and our first #WomxnCrushWednesday interviewee! Each week leading up to our…
Read the storyDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…
Read the storyOver his six-year teaching career, Kevin has distinguished himself as an outstanding educator, winning numerous awards. Kevin credits his time…
Read the storyPhiladelphia. The City of Brotherly Love, home of the world champion Philadelphia Eagles (yes, we’re still claiming it) and the…
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