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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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A Special Note from Our Executive Director
April 1, 2020

These are very uncertain times for each of us, but what we at City Year know for sure is that our belief in…

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AmeriCorps member spotlight: J’Ana Adkins
March 31, 2020

Due to COVID-19, City Year San Antonio’s annual Ripples of Hope dinner, planned for April 1, 2020, was canceled. While…

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City Year San Antonio’s Response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020

As part of the City Year community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…

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How City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Sets Corps Members Up for Success
March 13, 2020

After my December graduation from Northern Michigan University, I made the cross-country move to San Antonio to serve. Apprehensive about…

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Remembering the Reasons and Values Behind Our Work
January 30, 2020

The work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…

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What #MakeBetterHappen Means to Me

If you follow City Year on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…

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The Power of Change

I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…

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How City Year really prepares you for “the real world”
October 23, 2019

City Year strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…

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Find what fulfills you

Here are some of the ways City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…

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My starfish story

My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.

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