Established as a living legacy of former President William J. Clinton’s wish for increased citizen service in Arkansas, City Year Little Rock officially opened on November 16, 2004, kicking off the week of the grand opening of the new William J. Clinton Presidential Center. As one of the primary champions in bringing City Year to Central Arkansas, President Clinton officiated the swearing-in of the inaugural City Year Little Rock corps on the front steps of historic Central High School. In June of 2005, City Year Little Rock hosted cyzygy, City Year's annual convention of idealism, marking the first and only time a site has hosted the convention in its start-up year. | | 
President William J. Clinton swears in the inaugural Little Rock corps in November 2004. |
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Since its inception, City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock has worked to create and implement innovative solutions for the most pressing issues facing Little Rock and North Little Rock’s school children.
In 2007, City Year Little Rock changed its name to City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock to reflect the growing support from both cities and to fully represent the two cities in which the corps serves.
On September 26, 2008, City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock celebrated its fifth anniversary with an Opening Day celebration at the Arkansas State Capitol.
City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock Facts:
- 139 corps members have served 194,690 hours to Little Rock and North Little Rock.
- 6,671 children have felt the impact made by a corps member in their lives.
- 4,059 people have volunteered with City Year to make Little Rock and North Little Rock communities better places to live.
- 150 middle-school students have made a difference in their communities through the Young Heroes service-learning program.
Learn more about the history of City Year.