Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
I was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
Read the storySome corps members want to give back to their community, some want to mentor and tutor students, some were inspired…
Read the storyMy name is Fernie Torres and I proudly serve as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Julia A….
Read the storyMy name is Alexis Jefferson, and I proudly serve as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Rockwell Automation…
Read the storyIt was the morning of Wednesday, August 14th when the City Year Milwaukee corps boarded three buses and rode to…
Read the storyIreney Duval chose to serve with City Year because she always wanted to work with kids but wasn’t sure in…
Read the storyThis school year, the City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School saw a unique opportunity to address two…
Read the storyNow that I am serving with City Year, there are a few questions I am asked that require me to…
Read the storyTaking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members have been serving Chicago for the last 25 years. Read on to learn what City Year…
Read the storyThere is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
Read the storyIf you’re interested in positively shaping your community through policy, you’ll want to check out some of our University Partnerships….
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