Our stories
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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Making public schools stronger with caring relationships
May 15, 2019
At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Benefits & Resources
5 things we love about living in San José
March 13, 2019
There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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Our Impact
Our students have so much to offer and teach us.
June 28, 2018
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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Benefits & Resources
Preparing for life after City Year
March 11, 2016
Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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