Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥, partners and alums.
Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
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Our incredible AmeriCorps members choose to serve and mentor ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ for various reasons. Whether it be a passion for education…
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Catch a glimpse of service from one of our AmeriCorps members, Michael! Michael serves as as the Civic Engagement Team…
Read the storyMy name is Angel Rodriguez, and I proudly serve on the Valero AmeriCorps team at Lanier High School. I want…
Read the storyDina Espinosa-Byrd Rockwell Automation Team at Rogers Street Academy I serve because… I want young people to know that they…
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At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ achieve their goals, and we…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ to thrive in…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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