Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent City Year Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
Read the storyLeft: Lisa Parladé’s current headshot. Right: Lisa and some of her fellow AmeriCorps members from the Morrison School Team at…
Read the storyLast Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of City Year Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…
Read the storyCity Year Philadelphia Executive Director Darryl Bundrige (left) and PA State Representative Jordan Harris (right) show off their iconic red…
Read the storyLuke Hostetter, Principal of Baldi Middle School, served as an AmeriCorps Team Leader with City Year Philly in 2008-2009. He…
Read the storyCompass Pro Bono Consultant Project Strengthens Board Development & Engagement Compass recently completed a year-long pro-bono consulting project with our…
Read the storyAmeriCorps members Andrea Barajas (top left), Lauren Moore (top right), Jessica Szasz (bottom left), and Samirah Thompson (bottom right) discuss…
Read the storyOn Wednesday, May 12, members of the City Year Philadelphia (CYP) community gathered for the fourth and final virtual school…
Read the storyAldustus (A.J.) Jordan was named Idealist of the Year at last week’s virtual Red Jacket Gala in recognition of his…
Read the storyCity Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…
Read the storyOn Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyNote: Any in-person event photos were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Olney Team Professional Development Event with Team Sponsor Firstrust Bank Facilitators…
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