City Year

Mission:
City Year is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting student success and closing educational opportunity gaps in public schools across the United States.

Services and Programs:

• City Year partners with public schools to provide additional academic and interpersonal support to students, particularly in schools with lower graduation rates and limited resources.
• The organization deploys AmeriCorps members, known as student success coaches, who work full-time in schools to help students improve attendance, behavior, and course performance.
• City Year focuses on helping students in elementary, middle, and high schools, with a particular emphasis on schools where graduation rates are below 67%.
• Programs are designed to foster positive, welcoming learning environments and to help students develop social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and academic achievement.
• City Year’s approach has demonstrated measurable impact, including increased grades and test scores, and higher graduation rates for students who receive support.
• The organization also provides professional development, leadership training, and career resources for its AmeriCorps members and alumni.

Who They Serve:

• City Year serves students in public schools across more than 30 cities in 22 states, focusing on communities with significant educational disparities.
• Services are available to all students regardless of race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Eligibility and Access:

• Students in partner schools automatically benefit from City Year’s programs; eligibility is determined by the school’s partnership with City Year.
• Young adults interested in serving as AmeriCorps members can apply for a year of service, gaining valuable experience and professional skills.

Service Area:

• City Year operates in multiple regions nationwide. While specific locations are not listed in the provided content, the organization’s broad reach means that students and potential AmeriCorps members from Louisa County, VA, and surrounding areas may access City Year’s programs if their schools are partners or if they wish to serve in other regions.

Additional Information:

• City Year is a US tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• The organization partners with public schools, the federal AmeriCorps program, and the private sector to maximize impact.
• City Year is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.