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

On Thursday October 22, 2020 my fellow teammates Karli Swensen, Avery Brick and I interviewed former City Year Sacramento (’12-13′)…
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Computer science education week kicks off December 7-12th at many schools around the world and this week Detroit’s Noble Elementary…
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At City Year Milwaukee, AmeriCorps members and staff come together to participate in equity summits. An important part of our…
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Thanks first must go to Historian Carter G. Woodson for creating Negro History Week in 1926 to celebrate the profound…
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As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to highlight some of the ways our students, AmeriCorps members,…
Read the storyBrain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…
Read the storyIn honor of Black History Month, City Year AmeriCorps member Aysia-Marie Perkins sat down virtually with our Board Co-Chair Mattie…
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In celebration of Black History Month, we are featuring our incredible alumni, modern day heroes who continue to change the world. Keep reading to get to…
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Karli, Eric and I were very excited and thankful to get to speak with Egypt Worthy over Microsoft Teams on…
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Learn more about City Year’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
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Our City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools to promote educational equity as student success coaches. Learn more about service…
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Employees at Willis Towers Watson held a school supplies drive to benefit Sullivan and Harding students, resulting in donations of…
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