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

Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for Los Angeles, disrupting lives, closing schools, and leaving lasting effects long after the flames…
Read the storyHayden Parsley, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps class of ’24, is a recent graduate of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ but is already…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
Read the storyDear Champions of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles, Across Los Angeles schools, a sense of excitement, anticipation, and yes, perhaps some…
Read the storyAt Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ L.A. has partnered with C5LA to provide college and grad-school application support for current AmeriCorps members. We have…
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What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
Read the storyEmilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…
Read the storyMore than 100 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…
Read the storyRonaldo Mateo-Ramirez had a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member. Their support helped Ronaldo graduate high school and inspired him to join…
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
Read the storyCongratulations this year’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles graduates and our amazing awardees. It was truly an honor to serve alongside…
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