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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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Benefits & Resources
City Year offers a fantastic gap year experience
September 25, 2024

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Our Alumni
City Year alum shares her path to teaching

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

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming City Year LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024

At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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Our Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights
August 30, 2024

In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…

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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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Our Community
Back To School Message From City Year LA Executive Director, Dr. Sandra Cano
August 21, 2024

Dear Champions of City Year Los Angeles,  Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about City Year service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!

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Our Community
Meet Ashwini, New Impact Manager for City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley
July 31, 2024

Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service

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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners