Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
Read the storyCatch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
Read the storyThough this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyHonoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyIf you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
Read the storySeptember is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
Read the storyAt City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
Read the storyIn August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…
Read the storyService impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
Read the storyDear Champions of City Year Los Angeles, Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…
Read the storyExciting news as we celebrate City Year Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…
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