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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

Championing the work of our APIDA-Identifying Alumni

May 25, 2021

In honor of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month we are celebrating our APIDA-identifying alumni and the incredible careers…

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Our Community

Women Leading Service: Get to know our Program Directors

March 23, 2021

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we wanted to give everyone a glimpse into our service and the incredible women who help…

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Our Community

A Conversation with City Year LA Board Co-Chair Mattie McFadden-Lawson

February 23, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, City Year AmeriCorps member Aysia-Marie Perkins sat down virtually with our Board Co-Chair Mattie…

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Our Alumni

Leadership After City Year: Celebrating Black Excellence Among our Alumni

In celebration of Black History Month, we are featuring our incredible alumni, modern day heroes who continue to change the world. Keep reading to get to…

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Benefits & Resources

City Year Partners with Hulu for A Virtual Career Week Event

August 13, 2020

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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Our Alumni

Remembering Andres Guardado-Say his name.

July 8, 2020

In 2015, City Year had the opportunity to meet and work with Andrés Guardado when he attended Belmont High School.

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Our Alumni

Creating a more just nation – it starts here

June 23, 2020

Dear City Year Alumni and Community, We are devastated by the news that on June 18, Los Angeles Sheriff’s…

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