Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…
Read the storyIn August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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One of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates his legacy by mobilizing thousands of Americorps members and community volunteers in…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the story There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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In the same way City Year San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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