"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 7, 2011
9:00am – 10:30am
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street and Lexington Avenue)
Featured Speakers:
Dennis Walcott, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education
Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate, New York City
Susie Stern and Mark Walter, New York State Commission on National and Community Service
National Sponsor:
Comcast
Opening Day is the official swearing in ceremony for the City Year New York corps. On Friday, October 7th, in the company of family, friends, and supporters, more than 250 young leaders will pledge to make a difference in the schools and neighborhoods of New York.
Please click here to view photos and here to read a recap of the 2010 event.
To RSVP for Opening Day 2011, please email Sarah Shutt.
Parents and Family members please click here for information about and to join us for our orientation on October 6th and 7th.
For more information about City Year Opening Day, please contact: Elizabeth Oberlin Kessler.