Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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At Casimir Pulaski High School, March was a big month for students and my City Year team. On March 4…
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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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In Part I of our series “Leading Through Tough Times: An Interview with City Year Philly’s Executive Director, Darryl Bundrige,” the…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members have shifted to a virtual training and service model to provide social, emotional and academic…
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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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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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Entering our third week from our Community Champion Speaker Series of City Year Miami, our AmeriCorps Members were reenergized to…
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Waking up at 9am. Microsoft Teams calls. Zoom Calls. Virtual high-fives. “Don’t forget to screenshot!” This is the new normal,…
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