Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
My time with City Year has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
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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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I chose to serve a year with City Year Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values…
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City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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On May 28, 2025, City Year Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable…
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At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Serving on the board of an organization like City Year Los Angeles is more than attending meetings and fundraising –…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised. I am a daughter, I am…
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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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This year marks the 9th edition of Spring into Service, and we could not be more excited to see the…
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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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