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

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…
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