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 Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
Read the storyWe’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
Read the storyEach quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
Read the storyCity Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
Read the story“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
Read the storyAs it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
Read the storyTeam Care Force 15 decided to reflect on our experiences with Care Force so far and what we hope to…
Read the storyCultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
Read the storyIntegrated academic and social-emotional supports for students are desperately needed in our schools both during and after the pandemic, especially…
Read the storyWhen I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyAs part of City Year’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, we are actively building Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity…
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