Category Archives: Starfish Story
Nominate a City Year Lionheart!
We are proud to support Robin Hood: Lionhearts, an initiative being held in conjunction with Universal’s upcoming film Robin Hood. The program gives Lionhearts – people who make a positive impact in society via their involvement with a cause or charity … Continue reading →
Filed under Change the World, Starfish Story
Tagged as City Year, City Year Los Angeles, Robin Hood Lionhearts, Service, Starfish Stories, Volunteerism
A Ray of Sunshine at Sunrise Elementary
By Andrew Pelayo, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member After completing the first quarter at Sunrise Avenue Elementary, students and teachers are picking up the pace in preparation for the upcoming California Standards Tests. At this time of year, some … Continue reading →
Seeing My Impact at School
By: Sophie Rokicki, City Year Los Angeles Corps Member During my first week at Hollenbeck Middle School, my goal was to get a feel for not only my students, but also for the school’s atmosphere – social cliques, hang-out spots … Continue reading →
Filed under Boyle Heights, Change the World, Corps Members, Hollenbeck Middle School, Los Angeles, Service, Service Partners, Starfish Story, Students, The Corps Experience, Whole School Whole Child
Tagged as Boyle Heights, City Year, City Year Los Angeles, Hollenbeck Middle School, Making a Difference, Starfish Stories
Taking a BITE out of Poor Attendance
By Megan Sounders, Whole School, Whole Child Corps Member Diego is a student at John Liechty Middle School. At the beginning of this school year, he was absent three days of every week. He never turned in any homework assignments, … Continue reading →
Small Notes Make Big Impact
By: Chase Kruse, Young Heroes Corps Member At our Fall Service Day, our Heroes, middle and high school students in our weekend leadership development program, were able to provide a lot of much needed service. One project gathered all of the Heroes … Continue reading →
Filed under Change the World, City Heroes, Service, Starfish Story, Young Heroes, Youth Corps
Tagged as City Year Los Angeles, Homeless Shelter, Kindness, Making a Difference, Service, Starfish Stories
