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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
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Honoring Ruby Bridges as an African American pioneer in education
October 23, 2019
Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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Indigenous People’s Day Initiative at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School
October 19, 2019
This school year, the City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School saw a unique opportunity to address two…
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Education
Black History Month: Honoring Lincoln University as a pioneer in education
February 20, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is pleased to honor not only people who are African-American Pioneers in education, but…
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MLK Day of Service 2019
January 29, 2019
On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
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