Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
Read the storyCity Year Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
Read the storyWe’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
Read the storyDoing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
Read the storyCity Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
Read the storyNot sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
Read the storyCultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
Read the storyWhen I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
Read the storyThe circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
Read the storyWe have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
Read the storyTo ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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