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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 Corps
You have lots of options when you return for another year of City Year
November 19, 2024 Ƶ

Did you know that many of City Year’s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Barnabas Lee

Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…

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The Corps
Why I Serve – Alex Reed
November 12, 2024 Ƶ

Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor students for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…

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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 8, 2024 Ƶ

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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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024 Ƶ

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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Day in the Life - Michael McKinnon, Civic Engagement Team Leader. Portrait photo of Michael
The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Michael McKinnon
October 29, 2024 Ƶ

Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…

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Our Impact
A City Year alum with a passion for service—both here and abroad
October 22, 2024 Ƶ

Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…

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The Corps
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 Alumni
City Year CEO, Jim Balfanz, Joins Bay Area Alumni for a Night of Inspiration
October 9, 2024 Ƶ

The laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…

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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
Meet the 2024 Ƶ-2025 CYMKE Team Leaders
September 19, 2024 Ƶ

Dina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…

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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners