Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
We are encouraged by the results from the recent 2019 Building a Grad Nation report that shows the U.S. national…
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There are 75,081 students in Milwaukee who need and deserve our support in order to thrive. You could be part of a…
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New Orleans is known as a city of revelry and festivals and as a resilient and diverse community. You can…
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There’s lots to love about living in the nation’s Capital. You’ll have access to world-class museums, colleges and universities and…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all–a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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learn why we think the Windy City is an amazing place to live and work.
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Every City Year site has its own set of local partnerships with benefits for their AmeriCorps members. Benefits vary by…
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Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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