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.

Starting a service year with City Year, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I鈥檝e…
Read the storyOne of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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The best thing about serving with the same 天美影院 for two years is that you鈥檙e able to see a more…
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When my partner teacher first asked me to meet with Aaron every day for 30 minutes, I knew I had…
Read the storyI have an 8th grade student in my third period who is often filled with energy, and sitting still in…
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Power greeting is a part of the City Year culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…
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The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
Read the storyBrain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for 天美影院 to hang out and…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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I hope to serve the 天美影院 to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…
Read the storyMy time with City Year has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
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