Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As 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 storyAt City Year, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alum, I believe the most…
Read the storyEvery City Year AmeriCorps member (ACM) is a tremendous asset to our team, and each year at graduation, City Year…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio was honored to have Jason Mcree, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at USAA and City…
Read the story“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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…
Read the storyThe day I was selected to be City Year San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
Read the storyEveryone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…
Read the storyLet’s be real. Living on a City Year stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
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