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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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Benefits & Resources
5 things you should know before applying
December 19, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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The Corps
Why I Serve – Maya Hirano
December 18, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Laura Giaquinto
December 17, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…

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A team of City Year AmeriCorps members raise their hands at the end of a team huddle
Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 10, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…

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Our Alumni
From AmeriCorps member to educator: Get to know City Year LA alum Hayden Parsley
December 9, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Hayden Parsley, City Year Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of City Year but is already…

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The Corps
A Day in the Life of Our AmeriCorps – Barnabas Lee
November 19, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

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

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Press Release
City Year DC and LIFT-DC Receive $1.5M Health Equity Fund Grant for Collaboration
November 18, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

City Year Washington DC is pleased to announce its recent award from the Health Equity Fund, a component fund of…

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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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

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 Community
A Powerful Legacy of Commitment and Service: Honoring John & Tashia Morgridge
October 8, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to City Year For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…

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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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

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 Community
AmeriCorps Members in the Bay Area Gain Valuable Community Insights
August 30, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

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

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

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners