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 2020-2021 service year formally concluded last Friday, June 11 with a virtual Graduation ceremony. AmeriCorps members, CYP…
Read the storyOn Wednesday, May 12, members of the City Year Philadelphia (CYP) community gathered for the fourth and final virtual school…
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 storyLeft: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
Read the storyCity Year Philadelphia’s second virtual Lunch & Learn took place on Monday, February 22. The event was moderated by Darryl Bundrige, Executive Director and Vice President of City Year…
Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyBlaine School AmeriCorps members William Glover-Flood and Tykira Mitchell teach students about important Black figures as part of Black History…
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools to promote educational equity as student success coaches. Learn more about service…
Read the storyCity Year Philly staff and AmeriCorps members Egypt Worthy (top left), Grant Draughn (top right), Kylie Brazil (bottom left), and…
Read the storyBrianna Moran, Senior AmeriCorps Member, shares a drawing depicting a mentoring relationship with one of her students at Southwark School. …
Read the storyAmber Cox first learned about City Year when she was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at The College of New Jersey. It…
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