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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City Year Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…
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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City Year Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
Read the story“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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As part of City Year’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, we are actively building Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity…
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As we enter a new month, we want to take a moment to both reflect on and share a few…
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Someone recently asked me, “Are you able to show up to work as your authentic self?” My response was, “I…
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On Saturday, January 29, City Year Orlando hosting our annual Drive for Success Golf Tournament. This event brought together leaders…
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Tarra Mitchell joined City Year Seattle/King County as our new Executive Director this week. Learn more about her own educational…
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