Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
For Nolan Tully, a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…
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Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t…
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After a plate full of turkey on Thanksgiving and finding big-box deals on Black Friday comes the national day of giving…
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Of all the educators nationwide, whether it be elementary, middle, high school, or university, Black males only represent 2% of…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, City Year’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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On April 10, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary served as the competition ground for City Year Philly’s annual Site Wide Math…
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There is so much to love about living and working in Philadelphia. Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for City Year…
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