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

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Our Alumni
From AmeriCorps member to Educator: Get to know City Year Alum Hayden Parsley
December 9, 2024

Hayden Parsley, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of City Year but is already…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Why Cristian King Always Keeps Service Front & Center
November 26, 2024

This month we sat down with City Year alum Cristian King (Seattle/King County 2014-15) to hear about his life post-graduation,…

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Our Impact
City Year 30th Anniversary Gala Recap & Photo Gallery
November 25, 2024

November 1, 2024; City Year San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…

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Our Impact
City Year 2023/24 Impact Report

After a year of significant growth, City Year looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Barnabas Lee
November 19, 2024

Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…

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Barnabas Lee photo in their City Year Red Jacket uniform
The Corps
Why I Serve – Alex Reed
November 12, 2024

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…

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Our Impact
City Year’s new student success coach playbook helps schools launch SSCs
November 11, 2024

City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…

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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 8, 2024

Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…

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Our Impact
Why I Serve (Again) with Allison Maislin
November 6, 2024

We sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. After serving a first…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024

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

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Our Impact
Empowering Futures: City Year Baton Rouge’s Partnership with Bottom Line
October 31, 2024

City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…

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Day in the Life - Michael McKinnon, Civic Engagement Team Leader. Portrait photo of Michael
The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Michael McKinnon
October 29, 2024

Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…

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National Partners