Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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One of City Year’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
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In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyCity Year is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…
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Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…
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City Year AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
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Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
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Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…
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Introducing Emily Kean We are really thankful to have been able to have a chat with Emily Kean and talk…
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City Year AmeriCorps members work side-by-side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
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All the way from the city of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Warren Basla served in City Year Philadelphia at Universal Daroff Charter…
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