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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Students sitting at desks in a classroom with computers in front of them some raising hands as a City Year AmeriCorps member stands with her hand raised
Our Impact
A letter of hope to my students
May 22, 2020

As the school year comes to an end, AmeriCorps member Robert Eison shares three lessons he wants his students to…

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Important lessons from students: Empathy and seeing the good

As City Year AmeriCorps members, we teach our students every day, but what are our students teaching us? Read about…

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The Corps
From student to City Year AmeriCorps member 
May 21, 2020

Jazmin Larumbe is serving her first year as a City Year AmeriCorps member at Jefferson High School in South-Central Los…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members volunteer with Running Rebels
Our Impact
A global pandemic motivates Team Leader Dia Vang to fight for change

Team Leader Dia Vang shares how a global pandemic impacts her service and motivates her to continue to fight for…

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Meet Commodore: Reflecting and preparing for next year’s service
May 20, 2020

At Casimir Pulaski High School, March was a big month for students and my City Year team. On March 4…

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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member tutoring students
Our Impact
Day in the life of a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member

Ever wonder what a “day in the life of a City Year AmeriCorps member” looks like while serving in schools?…

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Leading Through Tough Times Part II
May 19, 2020

    In Part I of our series “Leading Through Tough Times: An Interview with City Year Philly’s Executive Director, Darryl Bundrige,” the…

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Our Impact
Service in the Virtual Classroom

Our new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers.  Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…

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Supporting students during distance learning
May 18, 2020

City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members have shifted to a virtual training and service model to provide social, emotional and academic…

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Two students with backpacks walking on a sidewalk near a school with a City Year Corps Member
Our Impact
Three important lessons my students taught me

Each City Year AmeriCorps member leaves their service year with significant memories of their time spent with students. Sometimes, they…

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Our Alumni
City Year is a leadership laboratory

Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…

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An elementary school student wearing a bow and a backpack high-fives several AmeriCorps members as she arrives at school on time
Our Impact
The power of building powerful relationships with students  
May 16, 2020

When I started my second year of service with City Year Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…

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