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

Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
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City Year Orlando is proud to announce FAIRWINDS Foundation as a new partner in our work through their investment in City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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On Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed City Year Sacramento (’12-13′) and…
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Computer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
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Karli, Eric and I were very excited and thankful to get to speak with Egypt Worthy over Microsoft Teams on…
Read the storyWhile our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…
Read the storyWith the support of Columbus City Schools, City Year Columbus has been transitioning back to hybrid service alongside students! Read…
Read the storyA Letter from Paula Gold-Williams, President and CEO of CPS Energy. City Year San Antonio’s 2021 Idealist of the Year…
Read the storyEach month as part of our alumni newsletter, we feature some of our amazing alumni and what they’ve been up…
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When the pandemic hit, our AmeriCorps members weren’t the only ones who shifted to working remotely. City Year Boston’s nearly 80+ employees also quickly shifted to…
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