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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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Our Impact
2023-2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ City Year Orlando Events
August 30, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

UPCOMING EVENTS At City Year, we believe students can reach their full potential as learners and leaders if they have…

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Our Impact
ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.

In August, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley embarked upon a retreat to Happy Valley Conference and Retreat Center in Santa…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Cristin Casanova
August 29, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

This month we sat down with City Year alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…

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Our Alumni
Our Alumni
August 23, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

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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The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Survey: Tips for Managing Money During Your Year of Service
July 31, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

A City Year year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly

  At City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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Our Impact
Match Matters: Principal Gomez Defines City Year’s Impact at San Jose Elementary
July 16, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Principal Jasmin Gomez advocated for City Year to serve at San Jose Elementary School. At the end of our first…

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Our Alumni
Serving with City Year sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…

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Our Impact
CYSA Ripples of Hope: The Prism Effect
July 1, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

City Year San Antonio hosted its annual Ripples of Hope event, on Thursday, May 2nd at the Tobin Center Ripples…

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

  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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners