Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
Read the storyOn Monday, January 15th, CYDC hosted MLK Day of Service bringing together volunteers, community members, and youths from across DC…
Read the story“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…
Read the storyConnecting with the Corps – An AMC MLK Experience Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day is…
Read the storyAs we prepare to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is essential to…
Read the storyTonya Adair is the Chief Development, Diversity, and Engagement Officer at United Way for Southeastern Michigan and City Year…
Read the storyDecember 4th marked a significant day on the global conservation calendar – International Cheetah Day. This dedicated day aims to…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding City Year Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
Read the storyAt the start of the new fiscal year, CYP welcomed Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn as our new Site Board…
Read the storyOctober is a special month. It’s a time when we celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month, an opportunity to honor the…
Read the storyIn honor of National Coming Out Day, City Year is reasserting our desire to create welcoming spaces where we work…
Read the storyOctober 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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