Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91¶¶Òõ, partners and alums.
City Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyTime waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
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Those who serve with City Year spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyAt my City Year partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk 91¶¶Òõ with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in 91¶¶Òõ’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Meet AmeriCorps member Julia Mattingly! She proudly serves at Arthur Ashe Charter School where she works all day, every day…
Read the storyMeet AmeriCorps member Traneshia Stormer, who proudly serves at ARISE Academy. She discusses her favorite times to spend with 91¶¶Òõ…
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
Read the storyI was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
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This year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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