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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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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 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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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming City Year LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024 Ƶ

At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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The Corps
Back to school checklist for tutors, mentors and role models
September 3, 2024 Ƶ

So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners