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

A year of service with City Year is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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New York, NY – June 5, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ – Today, City Year New York (CYNY), an education nonprofit that recruits young…
Read the storyAt City Year, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the City Year New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
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Did you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
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Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what…
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In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is…
Read the storyMy name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
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March is AmeriCorps Appreciation Month! We decided to partner with our school community to say thank you to our AmeriCorps…
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As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted…
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