"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."
-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)
September 26, 2008
Opening Day sponsored by:
9:00am – 10:30am
Skirball Center, New York University
Featured Speakers:
Chancellor Joel I. Klein
New York City Department of Education
&
Nelson Gaertner
New York City Branch Manager, Branch 315, Citi Smith Barney
In the company of family, friends, and supporters, more than 230 young leaders will pledge to make a difference in the schools and neighborhoods of New York on Opening Day.
Immediately following the high-energy ceremony, corps members, friends, family, and volunteers from Smith Barney will put their pledge into action by completing a transformative service project in the Lower East Side. Projects will include painting murals, playground games, and landscaping.
For more information about City Year Opening Day, or to share the power of service with corps members on Opening Day, please contact: Elizabeth Oberlin Kessler.