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Our stories

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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The “mid-fall slump” in Ƶ is real–here’s what to expect
October 18, 2024 Ƶ

Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…

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Our Impact
Why I Serve: Angel Rodriguez
October 3, 2024 Ƶ

My name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024 Ƶ

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming City Year LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024 Ƶ

At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024 Ƶ

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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Press Release
City Year Dallas Board Chair Transition: A Continuation of Visionary Leadership
August 5, 2024 Ƶ

Exciting news as we celebrate City Year Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…

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

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

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

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

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

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, City Year Silicon Valley
June 27, 2024 Ƶ

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for City Year…

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Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity

This summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…

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Benefits & Resources
The Data Tells The Story: Cindy Edelman on City Year’s Measurable Results

Supporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At City Year, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners