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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Our Impact
2023-2024 City Year Orlando Events
August 30, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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Our Impact
ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.

In August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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Our Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights

In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024

Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three City Year Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…

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Our Community
Back To School Message From City Year LA Executive Director, Dr. Sandra Cano
August 21, 2024

Dear Champions of City Year Los Angeles,  Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…

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City Year AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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City Year classroom in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about City Year service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!

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Our Community
Meet Ashwini, New Impact Manager for City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley
July 31, 2024

Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…

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Our Community
Board Spotlight – Hughey Newsome
July 26, 2024

Hughey Newsome joined the City Year Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…

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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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Our Impact
Match Matters: Principal Gomez Defines City Year’s Impact at San Jose Elementary
July 16, 2024

Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five skills employers want you to have today
July 8, 2024

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners