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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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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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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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Two students read with a City Year Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member.
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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 Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights

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
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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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 Community
Board Spotlight – Hughey Newsome
July 26, 2024

Hughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…

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Match Matters: Principal Gomez Defines City Year’s Impact at San Jose Elementary
July 16, 2024

Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…

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CYSA Ripples of Hope: The Prism Effect
July 1, 2024

City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…

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