Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Working at City Year, we give so much of ourselves to a cause we truly believe in. This is why…
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City Year alum Lauren Menkemeller shares insights from her service year.
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
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For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about striving for equity in education. I have witnessed…
Read the storyJust like that, the year 2018 is officially in the history books and we are already 20 days into 2019….
Read the storyThe City Year value that resonates with me the most is empathy. As I define it, empathy is the ability to…
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Starting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
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Learn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
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We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
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Ranked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyAt our annual gala, City Year San José/Silicon Valley honored two outstanding Champions—Metta and Keith Krach—as recipients of the 2018…
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