Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Doing virtual service during a global pandemic brought many challenges for City Year Milwaukee but also brought moments of joy…
Read the storyFirst-year AmeriCorps member Mary Kate Paetow-Fanning shares about her experience supporting students through this turbulent year and how City Year…
Read the storyLearn more about what a, “day in the life of an AmeriCorps member” looks like for a member of the…
Read the storyAmeriCorps member, Neha Sajjad shares more about her coming into City Year, with so much she didn’t know about herself,…
Read the storyRead how students continue to leave a lasting impression on City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members in the virtual space.
Read the storyCity Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…
Read the storyOn Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyDestiny Harden, City Year Jacksonville AmeriCorps member, shares how she helped one of her fourth-grade students make significant progress in…
Read the storyFor our second Team Care Force virtual event, we partnered with AT&T, getting a little creative in how we develop virtual…
Read the storyCare Force has gone through many changes and innovations over the years, and 2020 has certainly been exemplary of that…
Read the storyFormulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
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