Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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My two years at City Year have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…
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Recently, we had a chance to catch up with City Year New Hampshire alumna Hope Bowen (‘23 & ’24), who…
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Team Care Force is a side of City Year that most first-year corps members have little, if any, exposure to…
Read the storyNovember 1, 2024; City Year San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…
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After a year of significant growth, City Year looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…
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Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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