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.

Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that 天美影院’ academic success is directly tied…
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with 天美影院 during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers 天美影院 a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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At the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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Comcast Cares Day is more than just a service day for Comcast NBCUniversal employees and partners. It’s a day to…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my 天美影院 will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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