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

A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…
Read the storyCity Year’s mission is fueled by a culture of idealism. At City Year, we define idealism as the belief that…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
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City Year Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…
Read the storyBefore the pandemic, mental health needs for children, adolescents, and families were considerable and, in many cases, went unmet…
Read the storyHow do we find our passion and purpose? Rebecca Irby from New Detroit has some ideas on this topic. She…
Read the storyWe love Detroit. We love living in Detroit and we are confident that you will, too! So, what does…
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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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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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek 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?…
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