City Year Philadelphia
At City Year Philadelphia, we believe that all students can succeed and that developing the skills and mindsets of children and young adults contributes to strong, vibrant communities—outcomes that benefit all of us. Each year, 200 AmeriCorps members support more than 10,000 students in schools throughout the city.
Support students in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a vibrant, diverse city known for a commitment to service and education. It was recently recognized as a national model for making serving the community more common. City Year Philly is proud to be a part of the mission as over 200 AmeriCorps members support students in schools throughout the city.
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There are 200 highly-skilled AmeriCorps members working with more than 10,000 students throughout Philadelphia.
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City Year Philadelphia is currently accepting applications for our mid-year start dates! Apply by September 27 to start serving October 17.
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Last Tuesday, City Year Philly held its first in-person staff retreat since 2019! As part of the day's activities, we took some time to recognize staff members who are celebrating a milestone anniversary with City Year.
Congratulations to our staff who are celebrating anniversaries! We're grateful for your continued dedication to service.
⭐ Andy Jones, Instructional Director (10 years)
⭐ Valynda Simmons, Compliance & AmeriCorps Experience Manager (5 years)
⭐ Carissa Capilongo, Senior Impact Manager (5 years)
⭐ Macy Smith, Learning & Development Manager (5 years)
⭐ Shantae West, Impact Manager (5 years)
⭐ Deanna Derry, Impact Director (5 years)
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Are you interested in getting involved with City Year Philly? We’re currently recruiting new members to serve on CYP’s Associate Board!
City Year Philly’s Associate Board is a group of young, diverse professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of education equity by engaging social and professional networks through volunteerism, events, and financial support. The Associate Board hosts two signature events per year (Summer Soiree and Scholastic Showdown), participates in volunteer opportunities at Philadelphia schools, and provides @AmeriCorps members with mentorship and direct support.
Want to learn more about how you can join the Associate Board? Please email Tatiana Cunningham, Individual Giving Manager, at tcunningham2@cityyear.org to discuss next steps!
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We're beyond excited to officially welcome our first-year @AmeriCorps members, who begin their year of service today! 🎈👏🎊 Please join us in welcoming and thanking this extraordinary group of young adults for dedicating a year of their lives to serve Philadelphia students. We can't wait to see what this school year brings!
Swipe to meet a few of our new Corps members and hear why they're excited to serve with City Year Philly! Don't forget - we're currently accepting applications for our October and January mid-year start dates. Click the link in bio to learn more!
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Yesterday morning, Impact staff members and Senior @AmeriCorps members power greeted @philly_schools principals at the start of their Leadership Convening at Fels High School! We are honored to promote the power of partnership and spread joy among Philadelphia school leaders.
Thank you to Michael Farrell and Evelyn Nuñez for inviting us! We look forward to another year of partnership with the School District of Philadelphia.
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Moving to a brand new city for service can sometimes be a tough adjustment, but the friendships and support systems through City Year can help make the transition easier! Check out this week's friendship story from Tayza Hill, a 2021-22 @AmeriCorps member serving on the @cy_blaine team and incoming Team Leader.
"Moving to Philadelphia was something that I have always known that I wanted to do. After graduating college, I decided to go after that dream. When I moved here, I struggled with missing my family, missing my friends, and missing opportunities to make memories. Through meeting Keimahney Carlisle, Dani Montgomery, Keenan Russell, Max Frohlich, and Pranav Chugh, I instantly felt like I had a tribe of people who made those feelings of sadness and a feeling of being lost go away. They've become some of my best friends here in the city and I love how I can always have a good time with them, great laughs, and make memories. Thank y'all for making my City Year and my life so much better! 💗"
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We can't wait to welcome our First Year @AmeriCorps members next Monday, as the 2022-23 service year officially begins! Stay tuned as we spotlight more incoming Corps members over the next few weeks and share highlights from the start of the year.
First up in our new Corps spotlight series is Taryn Painter. Taryn is 22 years old, from Willow Grove, PA, and a recent graduate of @towsonuniversity. She shares: "I chose to serve with City Year because I believe in equitable opportunities for every child. I’m excited to have the opportunity to create a supportive environment for young learners and form lifelong connections with other Corps members!"
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