Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
When I joined City Year in Fall 2016, I was unsure what to expect. Months before, I finished my last…
Read the storyThis past October marked Filipino American Heritage Month, celebrating Filipino culture and the immense impact and contributions that the Filipino…
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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…
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Earlier this month we virtually welcomed our 2021-22 AmeriCorps class, marking the official beginning of our 15th year of service in Los Angeles and Inglewood. Our Opening Day celebration…
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Want to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
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If someone were to ask me what one thing is that I love about City Year, it would be that…
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The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
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City Year Chicago (CYCHI) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, a longtime supporter and advocate for the North…
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There are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
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Fall weather is gradually settling in, and the 2021-22 school year is well underway! This year, City Year Philadelphia is…
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Even after a year that presented big challenges in the form of online learning, many of our AmeriCorps members find…
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As an activist and equity strategist, Emerald has committed her life’s work to both finding joy and the liberation of…
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