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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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Benefits & Resources
School Registration Information
July 6, 2020

The new school year is almost here! Find school registration information for Ƶ we serve below: Lanier High School Registration…

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Our Impact
CYSA Service and Impact During COVID-19
June 30, 2020

The past three months, while challenging and unprecedented for everyone, provided the City Year San Antonio community opportunity to rise and serve students…

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Our Alumni
Celebrating Our CYSA Graduates
June 29, 2020

City Year San Antonio celebrated our 90 AmeriCorps members on Friday, May 29 in our first-ever virtual Graduation Ceremony. We…

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The Corps
Ending My Service Year in Quarantine
May 15, 2020

Waking up at 9am. Microsoft Teams calls. Zoom Calls. Virtual high-fives. “Don’t forget to screenshot!” This is the new normal,…

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The Corps
Five ways you can support City Year San Antonio
April 30, 2020

Our service model during the school closures supports teachers and students as they shift their instruction and learning to a virtual…

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Our Impact
A Special Note from Our Executive Director
April 1, 2020

These are very uncertain times for each of us, but what we at City Year know for sure is that our belief in…

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Our Impact
AmeriCorps member spotlight: J’Ana Adkins
March 31, 2020

Due to COVID-19, City Year San Antonio’s annual Ripples of Hope dinner, planned for April 1, 2020, was canceled. While…

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Our Impact
City Year San Antonio’s Response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020

As part of the City Year community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…

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The Corps
Donate to CYSA’s Food Pantry
March 13, 2020

The CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…

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Our Impact
Remembering the Reasons and Values Behind Our Work
January 30, 2020

The work life of an AmeriCorps member can be described as an exhilarating, beautiful, and meaningful experience filled with many…

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Our Impact
What #MakeBetterHappen Means to Me

If you follow City Year on any social media platform or know anything about it, you have probably seen #MakeBetterHappen…

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The Corps
The Power of Change

I believe in the power of change. Yes, change can be difficult and a huge step, but I believe it’s…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners