"As City Year continues to grow its corps of diverse young leaders, I am confident that they will be able to meet the needs of an even greater amount of New York’s children. During the process, they will inspire New Yorkers to become model citizens and to strengthen the bonds in our communities."
- Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
October 2, 2009
9:00am – 10:30am
Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College
68th Street (Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue)
Featured Speakers:
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York
and
Merryl Tisch, Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents
Opening Day is the official swearing in ceremony for the City Year New York corps. On Friday, October 2nd, in the company of family, friends, and supporters, more than 230 young leaders pledged to make a difference in the schools and neighborhoods of New York. Please Click here to read a reacp of this year's event.
For more information about City Year Opening Day, please contact: Elizabeth Oberlin Kessler.