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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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Why I Serve (Again) with Allison Maislin
November 6, 2024 Ƶ

We sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. After serving a first…

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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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Our Impact
Empowering Futures: City Year Baton Rouge’s Partnership with Bottom Line
October 31, 2024 Ƶ

City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…

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

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

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Our Impact
9/11 Day of Service with San José State University

In honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…

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Our Impact
Staff Spotlight: Sergio G. Hernandez, M.S.

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…

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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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Our Impact
CYSA Opening Day 2024 Ƶ

City Year San Antonio hosted our annual Opening Day, on Thursday, September 19th at the San Antonio Zoo. Our new 51 AmeriCorps members have dedicated so…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners