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

Ever wonder what a “day in the life of a City Year AmeriCorps member” looks like while serving in schools?…
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In Part I of our series “Leading Through Tough Times: An Interview with City Year Philly’s Executive Director, Darryl Bundrige,” the…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members have shifted to a virtual training and service model to provide social, emotional and academic…
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Each City Year AmeriCorps member leaves their service year with significant memories of their time spent with 91. Sometimes, they…
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A year of service embodies various roles and obstacles. Though this year has been anything but normal, it has given…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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When I started my second year of service with City Year Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with 91 was…
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Entering our third week from our Community Champion Speaker Series of City Year Miami, our AmeriCorps Members were reenergized to…
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As our Community Leader Speaker Series continues this week, our AmeriCorps Members were able to hear from a long time…
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No one could have predicted it. A health pandemic so severe it brings the entire globe, the entire international community,…
Read the storyMeet Lucie and Jesus. Lucie is a City Year AmeriCorps member serving here in Kansas City. She is a…
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