Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

As the school year comes to an end, check-out three important lessons AmeriCorps member, Robert Eison, wants his students to…
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As City Year AmeriCorps members, we teach our students every day, but what are our students teaching us? Read about…
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Team Leader, Dia Vang, shares how a global pandemic impacts her service and motivates her to continue to fight for…
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At Casimir Pulaski High School, March was a big month for students and my City Year team. On March 4th…
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From before I walked into Registration Day at City Year Milwaukee last summer, I knew that I wanted to serve again. During…
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Ever wonder what a “day in the life of a City Year AmeriCorps member” looks like while serving in schools?…
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Each City Year AmeriCorps member leaves their service year with significant memories of their time spent with students. Sometimes, they…
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A year of service embodies various roles and obstacles. Though this year has been anything but normal, it has given…
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When I started my second year of service with City Year Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…
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Coming to City Year through a non-traditional path means using your service year to dive into what you want to…
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Service may look different during these unprecedented times, but our AmeriCorps continue to stay committed to service. Learn more about…
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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member Jordan Contreras shares why his decision to serve students this year is helping prepare him…
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