Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
Read the storyOur AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
Read the storyHayden Parsley, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of City Year but is already…
Read the storyService looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
Read the storyOur incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
Read the storyCatch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
Read the storyHonoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
Read the storyAt City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
Read the storyIn August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…
Read the storyDear Champions of City Year Los Angeles, Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…
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