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![A team of AmeriCorps member each strike a unique, silly pose.](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-CardozoHS-04.18-EHaney-0060-1-585x332.jpg)
Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…
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In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
Read the story![City Year Columbus alum Alen Amimi stands in a group hug with his teammates](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CYL-Academy-585x332.jpg)
we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the story![Niagara Falls sits less than 20 miles from City Year Buffalo](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Buffalo-NiagaraFalls-0001elliothaney1440-585x332.jpg)
Where I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
Read the story![The back City year americorps member standing next to three young students all facing the white board they are writing on](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-LeckieElem-05.18-EHaney0033-585x332.jpg)
City Year is one of those experiences where you get out what you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
Read the story![two students are doing independent work at a table while an AmeriCorps member looks at their work and smiles](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYBR-09.18-collinrichie-105-585x332.jpg)
City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
Read the story![A city year americorps member looks on from the back of a classroom as a teacher writes on a board and students look on](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/teacherCM_SJInSchoolService-elliothaney-36-585x332.jpg)
As states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the story![the back of a city year americorp member with the label City Year on his jacket as he looks over a teacher and students in a classroom](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-JohnsonMS-05.18-EHaney-0016-585x332.jpg)
Advice from City Year Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.
Read the story![city year americorps member talking with a high school student as they stand in front of lockers in a school hallway](https://disco.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYLA-MendezHS-05.18-EHaney-0135-585x332.jpg)
Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!
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Baton Rouge students solving math problems
Read the storyWhen compiling tidbits of advice for incoming City Year AmeriCorps members, we always hear from City Year staff and alumni…
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