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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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Alumni Spotlight: Theki Chang Catalyzes Impact with Deloitte after City Year!
April 1, 2025

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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Help Us Recruit AmeriCorps Student Success Coaches!
March 19, 2025

City Year in the Bay Area relies on a deep network of donors, school partners, local governments and community partners…

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City Year San José Springs into Service, Building Little Libraries in East Palo Alto
February 27, 2025

On February 21st, City Year AmeriCorps members and community members built fifteen Little Free Libraries to support early childhood literacy….

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Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Tibayan is a Power House of Community Support with SJPL

Jeff Tibayan served as an ACM with City Year from 2006-2007, and then as a staff member from 2007-2008. Jeff…

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City Year 30th Anniversary Gala Recap & Photo Gallery
November 25, 2024

November 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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City Year San José/Silicon Valley 2023-2024 Impact Report

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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A Powerful Legacy of Commitment and Service: Honoring John & Tashia Morgridge
October 8, 2024

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…

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9/11 Day of Service with San José State University

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…

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Staff Spotlight: Sergio G. Hernandez, M.S.

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…

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ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.
August 30, 2024

In August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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City Year San José/Silicon Valley Names Former Participant as New Executive Director
May 14, 2024

Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…

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The Value of a Mentor
March 8, 2022

When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…

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