Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyIn 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyIn the past, City Year San Antonio has recognized one Idealist of the Year annually. In 2024, we are taking…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
Read the storyAs graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
Read the story“Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” – Martin Luther King Jr. City Year San Antonio was honored…
Read the storyThe 2021 – 2022 academic year marked our 25th year of partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)….
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio’s first-ever Principal Summit On Wednesday, July 13th, City Year San Antonio had the privilege to present…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, Thursday, May 12th at the Witte Museum. Ripples of…
Read the storySomeone recently asked me, “Are you able to show up to work as your authentic self?” My response was, “I…
Read the storyThe City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Site Equity Council (SEC) was established in the summer of 2020 as an initiative…
Read the storyIt is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
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