Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year Milwaukee is celebrating our 10th anniversary, and we’re highlighting the 800 alumni who chose to support the students…
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The act of service is truly a radical act of love and underscores the value of human existence. I have…
Read the storyWhile in college, I studied criminal justice with a specific focus on the school to prison pipeline and juvenile delinquency….
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…
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City Year AmeriCorps members have been serving Chicago for the last 25 years. Read on to learn what City Year…
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City Year AmeriCorps members officially became alumni, joining a vibrant community that continues to strengthen the neighborhoods where they live…
Read the storyI have always been a planner. I am not the type of person to “wing it” or go into situations…
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Opening Day is always a special occasion for us at City Year as it marks the official launch to our year…
Read the storyOn Friday, September 13th, 2019 at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, 250 City Year AmeriCorps members pledged to make a difference in…
Read the storyPITW #158 It’s a Privilege for All of Us to Serve at City Year. These words have new conviction after…
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