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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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ACMs Rise to New Heights. Happy Valley Retreat Photo Gallery.
August 30, 2024

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

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

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

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

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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about City Year service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!

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

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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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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

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

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Benefits & Resources
Top five skills employers want you to have today
July 8, 2024

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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

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

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

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners