Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
I was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
Read the storyFrom cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, City Year’s work isn’t just done during the school…
Read the storyMy name is Fernie Torres and I proudly serve as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Julia A….
Read the storyThis year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
Read the storyMy name is Alexis Jefferson, and I proudly serve as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Rockwell Automation…
Read the storyIt was the morning of Wednesday, August 14th when the City Year Milwaukee corps boarded three buses and rode to…
Read the storyAt City Year, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
Read the storyEach AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!
Read the storyThis year, all City Year Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
Read the storySome corps members want to give back to their community, some want to mentor and tutor students, some were inspired…
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 storyWalking through the streets of Memphis, the visual history of the Civil Rights Movement is ever-present. A short walk from…
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