Learn more about City Year’s response to COVID-19 X ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT ALUM LIFE APPLY NOW Building a more equitable future At City Year, we believe that all students can succeed and that developing the skills and mindsets of children and young adults contributes to strong, vibrant communities—outcomes that benefit all of us. The challenge Many students lack access to learning environments and resources they need to thrive in school and in life, due to systemic inequities that disproportionately affect students of color and students growing up in low-income households. What we do Supporting students and schools City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools all day, every day, preparing students with the social, emotional and academic skills and mindsets to succeed in school and in life. Our unique approach Developing civic leaders City Year AmeriCorps members not only make a difference in the lives of students they serve, but also acquire valuable skills that help them and prepare them to be leaders in their communities and their careers. Our alumni Sharing promising practices As City Year continues to innovate alongside our school and district partners, we aim to share what we are learning and contribute to a broader conversation about how to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. Read more Our impact Together, we're creating positive, responsive and welcoming learning environments where students can thrive. Read more Locations Where we serve 29 cities. 21 states. 350 schools. Explore locations City Year’s History City Year was founded in 1988 as a national service program to unite young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service. City Year has grown from 50 corps members in Boston to more than 3,000 members serving in 29 US cities, as well as in South Africa and the UK. National service helps young people develop into leaders, problem solvers and more active citizens. AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National and Community Service deploys more than three million Americans in service through its nationwide core programs and partnerships with nonprofits like City Year. Building toward a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture As we strive to be an anti-racist organization, City Year commits to being an organization that actively promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equity, ensuring that everyone in our community experiences a deep sense of belonging. Learn more about how we’re working to build a more diverse, inclusive and equitable culture. Values City Year’s core values represent the deepest beliefs and highest aspirations of our organization and our mission. Read more about Values Senior leadership This group of renowned and talented professionals are dedicated to advancing the vision and mission of City Year. Read more about Senior leadership Board of trustees Our national board of trustees is committed to building stronger communities by supporting local schools and helping our AmeriCorps members... Read more about Board of trustees Corporate partnerships Our corporate partners play a critical role at City Year by supporting us with their time, expertise and resources. Read more about Corporate partnerships Partnering with City Year If you share our values and our desire to see all students succeed, there are a variety of ways to partner with City Year at a National or even a local level. WAYS TO HELP Our leadership Our leaders come from diverse backgrounds, including those who have served as City Year AmeriCorps members. But all of them are committed to addressing educational inequity in our schools. MEET OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MEET OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES DONATE CONTACT LOCATIONS STORE CAREERS © 2021 Copyright City Year at 287 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 Privacy Policy City Year is available to all, without regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. City Year is a US tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID Number: 22-2882549). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. NATIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS NATIONAL PARTNERS