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

The new school year is almost here! Find school registration information for schools we serve below: Lanier High School Registration…
Read the storyThe past three months, while challenging and unprecedented for everyone, provided the City Year San Antonio community opportunity to rise and serve 91…
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio celebrated our 90 AmeriCorps members on Friday, May 29 in our first-ever virtual Graduation Ceremony. We…
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Waking up at 9am. Microsoft Teams calls. Zoom Calls. Virtual high-fives. “Don’t forget to screenshot!” This is the new normal,…
Read the storyOur service model during the school closures supports teachers and 91 as they shift their instruction and learning to a virtual…
Read the storyThese are very uncertain times for each of us, but what we at City Year know for sure is that our belief in…
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Due to COVID-19, City Year San Antonio’s annual Ripples of Hope dinner, planned for April 1, 2020, was canceled. While…
Read the storyAs part of the City Year community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
Read the storyThe work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…
Read the storyIf you follow City Year on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…
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I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…
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