Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Left: Randy in his current role as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Simon Gratz High School. Right: Randy with a…
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A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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City Year Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in Ƶ during the 2022-23 academic year!…
Read the storyWe love Detroit, and we’re confident that you will, too! What does the city have to offer? Here are the…
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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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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award recognises an ACM, SL, and Staff member for their commitment to the ideals…
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of City Year…
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Cultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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