Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

First Year AmeriCorps member, Ava Masias, shares three major takeaways from her inspiring students.
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Alum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year.
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AmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
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Our team has spent quite a lot of time in the Lavine Civic Forum of the City Year HQ this…
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City Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…
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How AmeriCorps members support and engage students during the pandemic by listening and learning
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City Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism Our work is grounded in the unshakeable belief that we…
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Each year, many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service. We know that this…
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
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Read on to learn more about AmeriCorps member, Ceaira Mcneil, and how her experience with City Year inspired her to do…
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On Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
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