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Our stories

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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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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The Corps
Transferring Sites: From Ohio to Boston

The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…

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Benefits & Resources
Four ways to stretch your AmeriCorps stipend

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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Our Impact
Spring Into Service with CYGB!
March 10, 2025

This year marks the 9th edition of Spring into Service, and we could not be more excited to see the…

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Our Impact
MLK Week of Service Recap!
March 3, 2025

This year, City Year Greater Boston expanded its annual MLK Day of Service to a full week of service, honoring…

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Our Impact
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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Our Impact
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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Our Community
Rebuilding LA: CYLA Supports in Aftermath of Devastating Wildfires
February 25, 2025

Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…

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Benefits & Resources
Tips to ace job interviews from AmeriCorps mentors

The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…

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Our Impact
The View from the Classroom : Overcoming Adversity
February 20, 2025

I joined City Year New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…

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Our Impact
Insights from City Year Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys
February 18, 2025

At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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Education
Become a stronger literacy coach

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.

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