Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
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Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…
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Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…
Read the storyThe laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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Two years ago, Emilly Ceballos ’23 decided to move from Southern California to New Hampshire after graduating from college. At…
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At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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