Your support of City Year Greater Philadelphia is far more than checkbook philanthropy. It helps City Year corps members put their idealism to work by tutoring and mentoring school children, reclaiming public spaces, and organizing after-school programs in the Greater Philadelphia area.
There are several ways in which corporations, individuals, and philanthropic organizations can partner with City Year Greater Philadelphia:
TEAM SPONSORSHIP
As a team sponsor, your organization will support a team of 6 to 14 City year corps members. You will work with our service partners and your corps member team to address community issues and develop bonds with the communities of Philadelphia. In addition, your team sponsorship will give your employees the opportunity to serve their communities in exciting and innovative ways.
Learn more about the City Year Team Sponsor Program.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
City Year Greater Philadelphia partners with philanthropic organizations to increase capacity in the following areas:
- Corps development and training
- “Life After City Year” programming and training for corps members
- Alumni engagement
- Civic engagement
- Outreach to enhance diversity among the City Year corps
For more information, contact Steve Stevenson.
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
City Year Greater Philadelphia hosts events and programs throughout the year to promote community service and civic engagement. Events such as Serve-a-thon and Martin Luther King Day are planned and facilitated by corps members and engage the community in service.
For more information about sponsoring an event contact Dana Martin.
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INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Donations from individuals help support City Year Great Philadelphia’s work and the young people who are making a difference through a year of service.
- Donate Online: Make a secure online donation to City Year Greater Philadelphia.
- Donate by Mail: Make a contribution via mail. Please send a check, made payable to City Year Greater Philadelphia, to:
Dana Martin
Development Director
City Year Greater Philadelphia
2221 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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IN-KIND DONATIONS
City Year Greater Philadelphia relies on generous in-kind donations from a variety of companies to support day-to-day operations, service initiatives, and special events.
For more information about in-kind donations or for more information about sponsoring City Year, please visit our National Web site or contact:
Dana Martin
Development Director
City Year Greater Philadelphia
2221 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
T: 267-386-7036
F: 215-988-2163
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