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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Read the storyYou won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
Read the storyDid you know that one of the key benefits AmeriCorps members receive is access to the Segal Education Award to…
Read the storyYou’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…
Read the storyThis year, all City Year AmeriCorps members returned to in-person learning. What’s the experience been like? Read on to learn…
Read the storyThinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…
Read the storyHave some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
Read the storyThough this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyWant to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
Read the storyThere are over 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who need and deserve our support in order…
Read the storyWe’re pleased to share our annual report, a look back at our work in 2019-2020—a year of challenge, learning and…
Read the storyWherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…
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