Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As City Year AmeriCorps members, we teach our students every day, but what are our students teaching us? Read about…
Read the storyTeam Leader Dia Vang shares how a global pandemic impacts her service and motivates her to continue to fight for…
Read the storyAt Casimir Pulaski High School, March was a big month for students and my City Year team. On March 4…
Read the storyFrom before I walked into Registration Day at City Year Milwaukee last summer, I knew that I wanted to serve again. During…
Read the storyEver wonder what a “day in the life of a City Year AmeriCorps member” looks like while serving in schools?…
Read the storyEach City Year AmeriCorps member leaves their service year with significant memories of their time spent with students. Sometimes, they…
Read the storyA year of service embodies various roles and obstacles. Though this year has been anything but normal, it has given…
Read the storyWhen I started my second year of service with City Year Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…
Read the storyComing to City Year through a non-traditional path means using your service year to dive into what you want to…
Read the storyService may look different during these unprecedented times, but our AmeriCorps continue to stay committed to service. Learn more about…
Read the storyCity Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member Jordan Contreras shares why his decision to serve students this year is helping prepare him…
Read the storyCity Year is more than a gap year; City Year is a growth year. During my year of service, I grew in many…
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