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

Get to know some of the proud AmeriCorps members who’ve dedicated a year of their life to serving in Cleveland…
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Meet two-time City Year Cleveland alum, Tony Ying, who’s currently continuing to serve his community through AmeriCorps VISTA.
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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ during the pandemic.
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyCity Year Detroit united to appreciate our dedicated corps through a video and the support of our partners at Starbucks,…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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March 13-19 is recognized nationally as AmeriCorps week, but we extend the celebration of our AmeriCorps members to encompass the…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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As it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
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