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

City Year Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
Read the story“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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As it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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On January 12th, 2022, Team Care Force 15 officially hit the six-month mark in our year of service. As we…
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Integrated academic and social-emotional supports for students are desperately needed in our schools both during and after the pandemic, especially…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
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As 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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