Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Kailani Bowers, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Learn about her…
Read the storyThis month we sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Cristian King (Seattle/King County 2014-15) to hear about his life post-graduation,…
Read the storyThe laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…
Read the storyThis month we sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Cristian Casanova (2017-18) to catch up on what he’s been up…
Read the storyA Â鶹ÊÓƵ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
Read the storyAt Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
Read the storyCelebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
Read the storyThis summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
Read the storyAward-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
Read the storyWhen I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. I am reminded of…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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