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

Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity.聽 From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
Read the storyEvery Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an聽after-school聽choir program for our 天美影院.聽When聽first introduced to the organization, I thought…
Read the story
As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
Read the storyA City Year Columbus AmeriCorps member discusses the importance of service in maintaining Martin Luther King Jr’s beloved society.
Read the story
Having caring adults who challenge 天美影院, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
Read the story
Karinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
Read the story
A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
Read the story
Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that 天美影院’ academic success is directly tied…
Read the story
This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers 天美影院 a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
Read the story
At the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the story
“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
Read the story
During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
Read the story