Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
I applied for City Year senior year of college, knowing that I eventually wanted to go to graduate school to…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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I hope to serve the students to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…
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My name is Mack and I was the Team Leader at St. HOPE from 2018-2019. I now work at UC…
Read the storyMy time with City Year has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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Returning AmeriCorps Member Mrs. Basuil takes us through a typical day of service at PS7 Middle School in Sacramento.
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City Year draws a lot of inspiration from Dr. King, and it is most evident on Martin Luther King Jr….
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