Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…
Read the storyWhen I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
Read the storyOn January 18, 2021, City Year San José/Silicon Valley celebrated the 35th national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday by organizing…
Read the storyFrom August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
Read the storyAs employers continue to hire individuals with the right skills for limited positions, how does City Year prepare young adults…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
Read the storyMartin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates his legacy by mobilizing thousands of Americorps members and community volunteers in…
Read the storyOne of City Year’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyAt a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
Read the storyThere is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
Read the storyIn the same way City Year San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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