Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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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A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…
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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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City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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