Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyWhat is necessary for students to thrive in education? The idea of what students need to succeed both in the…
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On January 18, 2021, City Year San José/Silicon Valley celebrated the 35th national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday by organizing…
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From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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As employers continue to hire individuals with the right skills for limited positions, how does City Year prepare young adults…
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Think back to the moment you committed to serving with City Year. Regardless of whether that was the first time…
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Each year, City Year’s Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service celebrates the legacy of Dr. King by mobilizing thousands…
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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“Good morning, Mr. Aligada!” Dee shouted as he skipped towards me across the Meyer Elementary School courtyard. I responded back, “Good…
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