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 communitiesโoutcomes that benefit all of us. Each year, diverse teams of AmeriCorps members support thousands of students in schools citywide.
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, with diverse teams of AmeriCorps members supporting students in schools throughout the city. Join us this year as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary and advance our momentum forward for the next 25 years.
From famous historical sites, arts, culture and music to authentic Philly cheesesteaks, die-hard sports fans, and more, see all that Philadelphia has to offer.
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Diverse teams of AmeriCorps members support students in schools throughout Philadelphia.
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City Year Philadelphia is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. Apply to serve as a tutor & mentor in Philadelphia schools. Our next deadline is February 10.
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Philadelphia is a mid-size city that offers a lot to explore ranging from its famous historical sites to the outdoors. It is an ideal place for young people to serve and make an impact in studentsโ lives and the community.
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our amazing students, @AmeriCorps members, staff, and community! Throughout the month of February, we look forward to sharing stories that affirm Black identities, elevate Black voices, and celebrate the accomplishments of Black historical and contemporary icons.
Stay tuned to see how our Corps members are commemorating this special month with their students. In the meantime, swipe to see a few throwback photos from last year's Black History Month initiatives!
Photos 1-3: @cityyear_duckrey_diamonds art contest
Photo 4: @cy_hartranft door decorating contest
Photo 5: The team at McClure School (former CYP partner) with their Black History Month bulletin board
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In this week's @AmeriCorps member spotlight, we're excited to feature Chantell Gillette from the @cy_hawks team! A few fun facts about Chantell are that her favorite activity is playing board/card games, her favorite City Year memory is participating in MLK Day of Service, and her spirit animal is a rabbit.
Chantell's team leader, Xavier Alvarez, shares: "The work that Chantell continues to put into the students is pretty awe-inspiring. For much of the year, Chantell has been the most consistent adult that some of her students see in their English class. She has fully taken on that challenge and continues to show incredible care and work ethic, and the students all love her as a result!"
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On Saturday, our Asians Are Awesome (AAA) affinity group hosted a gathering at the Lunar New Year celebration at @therailpark! This event was open to all City Year Philly @AmeriCorps members and staff, and offered an opportunity for community building and learning about APIDA cultures and traditions.
Thank you to AAA for organizing this outing, and shoutout to @chinatownpcdc, @asianartsphilly, @philadelphiasuns, @callowhillneighborhood on a wonderful Lunar New Year event!
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Hey ๐ itโs us ๐ weโre here ๐ ON TIKTOK!
You read that right...City Year Philly is now on TikTok! Follow us @cityyearphilly for a behind-the-scenes look at our work - including laughter, dancing, power greetings, fun in the schoolhouse, and much more! Stay tuned for more content soon.
Audio credit: @cityyearla
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It may still be cold outside, but spring is right around the corner - and so is our annual Red Jacket Gala!
We can't wait to come together as a community on Thursday, May 4 at @fillmorephilly for an incredible evening as we celebrate 25 years of service in Philadelphia. Click the link in bio to learn more and RSVP early!
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What a fun way to start off the week! Yesterday morning, 6th grade students at @hardinghawks were treated to a special visit from the @philliephanatic!!! ๐โพ
This visit was rewarded to Ms. James's literacy class as part of the @xfinity sponsored "Phanatic About Reading" program. In this free, incentive-based program, Pre-K to 8 students are encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes a day to grow their literacy skills. Participating students receive completion certificates and tickets at the end of the school year, and they also have the chance to win other amazing prizes and experiences.
Thank you to @phillies and the Phanatic for this incredible experience! Our @cy_hawks team and students had an awesome time reading, dancing, and celebrating with Philly's favorite gentle green giant.
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