City Year

06/24/2026

Small actions can spark big change in students' lives. Discover the impact of simply being there: https://bit.ly/4czLZlU

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain...

06/23/2026

Every small interaction today can spark lasting connections tomorrow.

06/22/2026

1 year changes you. 2 years empowers you. Returning as an AmeriCorps member means deeper connections, bigger wins for students, and more benefits that support your future. See everything you need to know about serving a second City Year! https://bit.ly/4gaQPuh

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to...

06/19/2026

City Year AmeriCorps members don’t wear capes, but the jacket is basically the same thing. https://bit.ly/3WlV9gj

06/18/2026

Make this summer unforgettable, secure your spot on a gap year program and soak up the season with peace of mind for the fall! 🌞

06/17/2026

When we invest in young people—through relationships, opportunities, and equitable access we empower them to lead. And in an AI-driven world, their leadership is essential.

At the Social Innovation Summit, leaders from City Year, ServiceNow and Carnegie Corporation of New York explored how cross-sector collaboration can center young people in shaping the future of AI, as decision-makers and to “define its ethical boundaries.”

At a moment when artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we learn, work and connect, one question rises above the...

06/16/2026

Empowering students and each other; our coaches thrive thanks to the strength of their incredible team!

06/15/2026

We’re grateful to our national partners at The Starbucks Foundation for continuing to fuel City Year AmeriCorps Volunteers throughout the year.

Last month, Starbucks provided a boost to all 2,000 City Year student success coaches through an extraordinary donation of coffee and other beverages.

As a longtime national partner, The Starbucks Foundation supports more than 91,000 students and City Year student success coaches annually across 19 cities.

Thank you, Starbucks Foundation, for your continued commitment to thriving communities and for showing up to make a difference for students every day.

06/15/2026

At the start of the year, Julia Reidy wasn’t sure how to help her fifth graders strengthen their reading and writing skills. With support from Curriculum Associates and the Clover Model, she watched them grow into confident, joyful readers. https://bit.ly/3S1EfDF

PEAR: Partnerships in Education and Resilience

Across the hundreds of schools served by City Year, there are thousands of moments, both big and small, that show...

06/11/2026

The best advice we have about a service year comes from those who have served one!