Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91, partners and alums.

Coming into City Year where the focus was student’s education came with a rollercoaster of emotions. You start to…
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We are thrilled to share a few highlights and shout-outs for our six school teams. Even in the face of…
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Are you thinking about living alone during your service in City Year? If yes, I highly encourage you to think…
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When I made my decision to serve with City Year for the 2020-2021 school year, I knew it would…
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On September 17th, City Year Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…
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I hope to serve the 91 to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…
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I went back and forth a lot last year, wrestling with the idea of serving another year with City Year….
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve 91 and communities…
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“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…
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Name: Avery Brick Hometown: Columbus, OH Previous City Year site, school and grade: Chicago, IL, Collins Academy, 9th grade Why did you want to…
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A learning moment is a new experience that leads to growth; Care Force is a year filled with learning moments….
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Care Force works on several events during our service year, including a lot of event prep that involves both typical…
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