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.

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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City Year Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyAs an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our 91¶¶Òõ academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
Read the storyTulsa 91¶¶Òõ are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
Read the storyWith this year’s MLK Day of Service behind us now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the day means…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyCity Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
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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My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
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