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City Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for...
Read more about CYP Hosts Third Year of BARWE215 - Building Anti-Racist White Educators PhiladelphiaOn Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps...
Read more about Spotlight on Southwark School: A Recap of City Year Philly's Third Virtual VisitLeft: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and...
Read more about Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gamble, Chief Service Officer of the City of PhiladelphiaCity Year Philadelphia’s second virtual Lunch & Learn took place on Monday, February 22. The event was moderated by Darryl Bundrige, Executive Director and Vice President of City Year...
Read more about The Power of Mentorship: A Recap of City Year Philly's Second Lunch & LearnIn the news
Media Contact: Laurie Backall Managing Director of Development City Year Philadelphia 267.736.0089 lbackall@cityyear.org City Year Philadelphia Names Aldustus (A.J.)...
Read more about City Year Philadelphia Names Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan as Idealist of the Year for his support of service and education over the past decadeDarryl Bundrige highlights AmeriCorps members whose commitment to national service in our schools is helping students and teachers manage disruptions,...
Read more about Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks [Generocity]This week, Walter Wallace, Jr. — a son, a father, a loved one, and friend — had his life taken...
Read more about Walter Wallace, Jr.CYP Impact Manager, Raijene Dreuitt, and Kensington High School Assistant Principal, Jamie Clark, discuss their collaborative approach to pursuing education...
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