Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
From before I walked into Registration Day at City Year Milwaukee last summer, I knew that I wanted to serve again. During…
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Ever wonder what a “day in the life of a City Year AmeriCorps member” looks like while serving in schools?…
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Each City Year AmeriCorps member leaves their service year with significant memories of their time spent with students. Sometimes, they…
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A year of service embodies various roles and obstacles. Though this year has been anything but normal, it has given…
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When I started my second year of service with City Year Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…
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Coming to City Year through a non-traditional path means using your service year to dive into what you want to…
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Service may look different during these unprecedented times, but our AmeriCorps continue to stay committed to service. Learn more about…
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City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member Jordan Contreras shares why his decision to serve students this year is helping prepare him…
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City 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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Social-emotional learning is a way that City Year can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…
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Team Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…
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