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 June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024–2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of City Year Los Angeles’ 18th…
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We hear time and time again from corps members and alums that when they first joined City Year as an…
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As a new City Year AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
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Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with City Year in a meaningful way for yourself and…
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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I joined City Year New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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