Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Ever 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…
Read the storySocial-emotional learning is a way that City Year can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…
Read the storyTeam Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…
Read the storyAs we all know, February is a month that has been designated to celebrate Black achievements across the United States…
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