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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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9/11 Day of Service with San José State University
October 8, 2024

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 diversity and representation as we work toward a…

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Why I Serve: Angel Rodriguez
October 3, 2024

My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…

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CYSA Opening Day 2024

City Year San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…

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Our Alumni
City Year alum shares her path to teaching
September 16, 2024

Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…

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2023-2024 City Year Orlando Events
August 30, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.

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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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Cristin Casanova
August 29, 2024

This month we sat down with City Year alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service
July 31, 2024

A City Year year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  At City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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