Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Every year, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps Volunteers dedicate themselves to helping students thrive. While measurable academic and emotional outcomes are important, some…
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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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The first week of school at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy brought excitement, learning, and plenty of fresh challenges….
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The first week of school always brings new routines, bright energy, and plenty of fresh starts. At Chicot Elementary, 667…
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The first week of school sets the tone for the year ahead, and at Stephens Elementary, City Year AmeriCorps members…
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The start of a new school year means new routines, new classrooms, and plenty of opportunities to connect. At J.A….
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The first week of school always brings energy, challenges, and fresh opportunities. At Jacksonville Middle School (JMS), nearly 1,000 students…
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The start of the school year at Jacksonville Elementary School (JES) has been filled with energy, growth, and connection for…
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For many AmeriCorps members, a year of service means early mornings in classrooms. For Caitlyn Johnson, it meant paintbrushes, teamwork,…
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Vanessa Served as a Student Success Coach in 2024 – 2025 Current Company and Job Title: KIPP: Prize Preparatory Academy,…
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Fourteen years ago, Charly Sanchez sat in an elementary school classroom, feeling lost and unseen—until a City Year AmeriCorps member…
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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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