Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
We are encouraged by the results from the recent 2019 Building a Grad Nation report that shows the U.S. national…
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There are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…
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New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
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As the largest school district in the state, Little Rock School District (LRSD) enrolls more than 25,000 talented students.
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Planning McDonough’s literacy night was the most exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and rewarding thing I have done at City Year (or…
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There’s lots to love about living in the Nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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You could be the person who makes a difference in the lives of students. Apply to serve with the dedicated…
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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Every City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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