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Celebrating Women’s Leadership: Highlights from the City Year Washington DC...
As the world came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024, City Year Washington DC proudly hosted the Ripples of Impact Women’s Leadership Luncheon, honoring the remarkable...
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Celebrating Women’s History Month!
March is an extra special month here at City Year – not only do we get to celebrate AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, but also Women’s History Month! In recognition of our outstanding women...
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HBCU graduate shares why she serves with City Year
If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn that service to their community is one of the hallmarks of HBCU campus...
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City Year Ripples of Hope | The Prism Effect
San Antonio Ripples of Hope Event Our annual Ripples of Hope Gala theme this year is The Prism Effect! Our gala will feature a vivid, engaging, and highly social experience at the beautiful and...
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Thank You AmeriCorps Members!
Do you remember a time in school where a teacher, coach, tutor, or school staff encouraged, challenged, or uplifted you? Whether it was building your confidence or academically supporting you, this...
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Reflecting on 10 years with City Year Jacksonville’s Veronika McDougald
As we celebrate a decade of service to the Jacksonville community, it’s impossible to overlook the significant contributions of Veronika McDougald, our site’s Managing Director of Impact. Her...
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Meet City Year Detroit Board Member Roz Blanck
My name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from a friend when it first started in Detroit, but learned so much more years later when then-CEO Penny...
View Article5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining City Year
One There will be days that will test you, and you’ll contemplate quitting. But you persevere for a reason. One of my favorite City Year values is Service To A Cause greater than yourself. Every time...
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Seven reasons to serve with City Year Kansas City
Do you know about the vibrant city of Kansas City and the incredible opportunities it offers to City Year AmeriCorps members, including several exclusive perks? City Year Kansas City, a nonprofit...
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Diversity, leadership and community: reflections of an HBCU alum
If you speak with an HBCU alum about their experience, you’ll quickly learn that service to the community is one of the hallmarks of HBCU campus culture. So, it’s no surprise that many HBCU graduates...
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Understanding the importance of equitable access to financial literacy
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, City Year AmeriCorps members are exploring the importance of financial literacy for young people’s futures, especially in the schools and communities we...
View ArticleCity Year San Antonio | Bridge Builder Awardees
In 2022, City Year, in partnership with Rick Cavender and Harvey Najim, introduced our annual Bridge Builder Award which is given to one partner teacher at each of City Year San Antonio’s San Antonio...
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Creating hope and opportunity in Memphis through partnerships
Over the last few months, City Year Memphis and their local Starbucks partners—along with several other community organizations, businesses and volunteers—have embarked on a journey to support over 200...
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U.S. DSEd Cindy Marten Visits Ascot ES to Spotlight Impact of Student Success...
Our team at Ascot Elementary School had the pleasure of hosting the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to spotlight the efforts of our Student Success Coaches. Our near-peer coaches serve...
View ArticleWe Can’t Do It Alone: A Conversation with Duval County School Board Chair...
Throughout his personal and professional life, Duval County School Board Chair Darryl Willie has developed a keen eye for what works and what doesn’t work in a classroom. His tireless efforts in his...
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Why Serving With City Year Memphis Could Be A Great Next Step
Fernecia Humphrey, City Year Memphis ‘23, decided she wanted a second year of service with City Year after the 2022-2023 school year ended. So she joined City Year’s Care Force, a Boston-based team...
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An Inclusive Approach To Financial Literacy
What does it mean to take a holistic approach to financial wellness? How do you take the full context of a community into account when trying to address economic and educational inequities? City Year...
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How to use your Segal Education Award
What is the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award? The Segal Education Award is one of the key benefits that AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive after their service experience is complete, and we...
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City Year Detroit School Partner Spotlight – Linda Jackson
City Year Detroit’s school team at Bethune Elementary-Middle School nominated Mrs. Linda Jackson for our School Partner Spotlight because she has embraced and mentored our AmeriCorps members with...
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City Year Detroit School Partner Spotlight – Laurielle Martin
City Year Detroit’s school team at Gompers Elementary-Middle School nominated Ms. Laurielle Martin for our School Partner Spotlight because she is a phenomenal Teacher. Ms. Martin teaches...
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