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 pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019. Making the decision to…
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First-Year ACM Taryn Painter (back row, second from left) with her Kensington High School team. To support AmeriCorps members, City…
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City Year Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
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As part of City Year’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, we are actively building Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity…
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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent City Year Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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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…
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For Nolan Tully, a City Year Philadelphia (CYP) Associate Board member and a Partner at Philadelphia headquartered law…
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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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