Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
Read the storyCity Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
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On January 18, 2021, City Year San José/Silicon Valley celebrated the 35th national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday by organizing…
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From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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As employers continue to hire individuals with the right skills for limited positions, how does City Year prepare young adults…
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How do you practice self-care? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions.
Read the storyThis poem is a written reflection that Maraina Weyl (San José/ Silicon Valley ’20) wrote in the early transition from…
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City Year is designed to improvise and conquer new challenges. Whether in a classroom, hallway, office, cafeteria or outdoor space,…
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One of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates his legacy by mobilizing thousands of Americorps members and community volunteers in…
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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