Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91, partners and alums.

To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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Count Day is one of two days in the school year when student attendance helps determine how much state aid…
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In a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being…
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Care Force’s mission was simple: lead Aramark’s employees through a powerful day of service; but completing this goal was far…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging 91 after a year of virtual learning…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my 91 to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
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It 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…
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Regions Foundation Partners with City Year City Year is proud to announce its new partnership with the philanthropic arm of…
Read the storyCelebrating Our 10th Anniversary with MLK Day of Service On January 17, City Year Orlando commemorated 10 years of service…
Read the storyOn January 17th, our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team brought together 230 staff and AmeriCorps members for our 15th annual…
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