Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
A year of service—what does that even mean? Looking into what a year of service is, I think digging into…
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City Year AmeriCorps members have been serving Chicago for the last 25 years. Read on to learn what City Year…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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