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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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Community Partnership during COVID: Meeting the Needs of Students

June 7, 2021

In the midst of the many challenges of COVID, one bright spot for City Year has been the opportunity for…

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Equity

CYP Hosts Third Year of BARWE215 – Building Anti-Racist White Educators Philadelphia

April 23, 2021

City Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…

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City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps member appreciation

The Corps

Celebrating our remarkable AmeriCorps

March 8, 2021

Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.

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Education

Honoring Du Bois as our final African American pioneer in education.

October 23, 2019

In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….

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Education

Honoring Ruby Bridges as an African American pioneer in education

Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…

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The Corps

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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Decorative arch with sign reading "Lincoln University."

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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