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 November 5, 2025, more than 400 leaders, changemakers, and champions for education gathered at the Westin Copley Place for…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Taylor Cobb, Managing Director of Development We’re thrilled to welcome Taylor Cobb as City Year Bay Area’s new Managing Director…
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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Wilson’s Journey from Service to Success This month we caught up with Michael Wilson, a 2024–2025 City…
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No one questions why student athletes need coaching to succeed on the field or court. It’s understood that a good…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyDear City Year Greater Boston Community, I am grateful for fall in New England – the magical beauty of it…
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In January 2018, City Year Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…
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We’re thrilled to welcome Phil Kang as our new Managing Director of Impact! A former Teach For America Bay Area…
Read the storyFor more than a decade, Kam Ghassemieh has been one of City Year Los Angeles’ biggest champions. His journey with…
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The first week of school always brings energy, challenges, and fresh opportunities. At Jacksonville Middle School (JMS), nearly 1,000 students…
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By Anna Johnson The devastating cuts made earlier this year to the voluntary national service program, AmeriCorps, are now widely…
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