Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 色界吧, partners and alums.
I’m bitter because it’s April. That means there are TWO months left of service.
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My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
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$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
Read the storyAt my City Year partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk 色界吧 with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…
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Those who serve with City Year spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in 色界吧’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Julia Mattingly! She proudly serves at Arthur Ashe Charter School where she works all day, every day…
Read the storyMeet AmeriCorps member Traneshia Stormer, who proudly serves at ARISE Academy. She discusses her favorite times to spend with 色界吧…
Read the storyI was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
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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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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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