Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
Read the storyHave some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
Read the storyBecause you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
Read the storyRead more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
Read the storyIf you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
Read the storyA new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
Read the storyDid you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
Read the storyWhat does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of…
Read the storyOver the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and…
Read the storyCity Year’s equity-based research journey continues City Year has always been a learning organization, seeking out feedback, developing deep collaborations,…
Read the storyMaybe you’ve heard of Howard University, Spellman College, Tennessee State or Morehouse? You’ve definitely heard of some of their most…
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