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

City Year AmeriCorps creates a path for young adults to gain professional experience that helps them take the next step…
Read the storyFor over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of City Year’s holistic student-facing programming. From…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in Ƶ. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
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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…
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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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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Erv Lessel Managing Director, Deloitte Erv Lessel is a Deloitte Consulting Managing Director located in San Antonio, Texas. He is…
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Meet Marc! He’s a former CYNY student turned CYNY AmeriCorps member. Marc is a Bronx native who went to…
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You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
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