Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
Read the storyHayden Parsley, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of City Year but is already…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
Read the storyNovember 1, 2024; City Year San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…
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After a year of significant growth, City Year looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…
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Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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Did you know that many of City Year’s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…
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Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
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Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
Read the storyWe sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. After serving a first…
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