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

On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of City Year Los Angeles’ 18th…
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As a new City Year AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
Read the storyHow do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Serving on the board of an organization like City Year Los Angeles is more than attending meetings and fundraising –…
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You’ve seen him in press rooms interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars and blind-reacting to the latest Marvel announcements—but now, City Year…
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Participating in City Year is a great first step for those interested in working in education. It allows the opportunity…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised. I am a daughter, I am…
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Theki Change served as an ACM with City Year from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
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This AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating one incredible alumnus who has carried the lessons of City Year into the…
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For the past two years, CYLA Board Members and Spring Break Event Co-Chairs, Dwight Caines and Erik Feig, have been…
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