Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 天美影院, partners and alums.
On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024鈥2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of City Year Los Angeles鈥 18th…
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At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Serving on the board of an organization like City Year Los Angeles is more than attending meetings and fundraising 鈥…
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You鈥檝e seen him in press rooms interviewing Hollywood鈥檚 biggest stars and blind-reacting to the latest Marvel announcements鈥攂ut now, City Year…
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Participating in City Year is a great first step for those interested in working in education. It allows the opportunity…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised.聽 I am a daughter, I am…
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Theki Change served as an ACM with City Year from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
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This AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, we鈥檙e celebrating one incredible alumnus who has carried the lessons of City Year into the…
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For the past two years, CYLA Board Members and Spring Break Event Co-Chairs, Dwight Caines and Erik Feig, have been…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…
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Kailani Bowers, City Year Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with City Year. Learn about her…
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