Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Brain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…
Read the storyWhile our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…
Read the storyI applied for City Year senior year of college, knowing that I eventually wanted to go to graduate school to…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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My name is Mack and I was the Team Leader at St. HOPE from 2018-2019. I now work at UC…
Read the storyI feel it must be said again, we are making a commitment – City Year aspires to be an anti-racist…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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Returning AmeriCorps Member Mrs. Basuil takes us through a typical day of service at PS7 Middle School in Sacramento.
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City Year draws a lot of inspiration from Dr. King, and it is most evident on Martin Luther King Jr….
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