Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Theki Change served as an ACM with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the Bay Area relies on a deep network of donors, school partners, local governments and community partners…
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On February 21st, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and community members built fifteen Little Free Libraries to support early childhood literacy….
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Jeff Tibayan served as an ACM with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ from 2006-2007, and then as a staff member from 2007-2008. Jeff…
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Kailani Bowers, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alum and current Board member reflects on her time with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Learn about her…
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This month we sat down with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Cristian King (Seattle/King County 2014-15) to hear about his life post-graduation,…
Read the storyNovember 1, 2024; Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley 30th Anniversary at Levi’s Stadium Explore the full photo gallery here! 30th…
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After a year of significant growth, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ looks ahead to a bright future. The 2023/2024 year marks 12 months…
Read the storyThe laughing monkey event on September 5 in Sunnyvale was a huge success with over 50 city year alumni representing…
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Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
Read the storyIn honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s staff and corps participated in…
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National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate representation as we work toward a more equitable…
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