Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
AmeriCorps members Andrea Barajas (top left), Lauren Moore (top right), Jessica Szasz (bottom left), and Samirah Thompson (bottom right) discuss…
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Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan was named Idealist of the Year at last week’s virtual Red Jacket Gala in recognition of his…
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On Tuesday, March 23, members of the City Year Philly community gathered for our third virtual school visit with AmeriCorps…
Read the storyNote: Any in-person event photos were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Olney Team Professional Development Event with Team Sponsor Firstrust Bank Facilitators…
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Left: Amanda Gamble during her time serving with City Year Philadelphia in 2011-2012. Right: Amanda with Mayor Jim Kenney and…
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City 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…
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Employees at Willis Towers Watson held a school supplies drive to benefit Sullivan and Harding students, resulting in donations of…
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Amber Cox first learned about City Year when she was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at The College of New Jersey. It…
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This year, our country has gone through many events that make it hard to remember there is light behind the…
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Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
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