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

What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Sophia Torres reflects on her first year of service with City Year Los Angeles and why…
Read the storyEmilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…
Read the storyMore than 100 City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…
Read the storyRonaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a City Year AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored City Year Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
Read the storyCongratulations this year’s City Year Los Angeles graduates and our amazing awardees. It was truly an honor to serve alongside…
Read the storyOn January 17th, our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team brought together 230 staff and AmeriCorps members for our 15th annual…
Read the storyOur Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team supported 580 Snapchat volunteers in virtual and in-person service projects for World Kindness Week!
Read the storyEarlier this month we graduated our 2020-2021 City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class, marking the end of our 14th year of service in Los…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
Read the storyOn Monday, January 11, 2021, City Year LA had a wonderful Zoom celebration hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and…
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