Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
Read the story“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton Isaac…
Read the storyIn Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
Read the storywe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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 storyBaton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
Read the storyWhere I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
Read the storyAs states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyCity Year impact manager and alum collects and shares advice from senior AmeriCorps members for future corp members.
Read the storySeabron Stewart served when he was 18 years old, immediately following high school. Here, he shares his experience as the…
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