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

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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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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This year, all City Year Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal:聽 the promotion promise. The promotion…
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This year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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At City Year, student success coaches support 天美影院 through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
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Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our 天美影院 this year. Meet them now!
Read the storyThis school year, the聽City Year聽Philadelphia聽AmeriCorps聽team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School聽saw a unique opportunity to address two…
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Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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There is so much to love about聽living and working in Philadelphia.聽Between the scenic parks, accessible art, delicious food and the…
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Through City Year’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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Impact manager Alysa Hemcher shares her City Year bucket list.
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