Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (pictured center, gray suit) is joined by leaders of local youth-serving organizations—including CYP Executive…
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Norm Goldberger (center, light blue shirt) and his Ballard Spahr colleagues host a meet & greet for the Bethune Elementary…
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At the start of the new fiscal year, CYP welcomed Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn as our new Site Board…
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AmeriCorps members pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019. Making the decision to…
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As a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia (CYP) is currently hiring full-time mentors and tutors to serve in schools during the 2022-23 academic year!…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s annual Red Jacket Gala is coming up next month on Thursday, May 5. We’re looking forward to…
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In September 2021, the Center for Black Educator Development, a frequent Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly collaborator, launched a new campaign called…
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Last Monday, August 9 marked the official first day of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia’s 2021-22 service year with the start of…
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For Nolan Tully, a Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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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