City Year Patch

Opening Day

GIVE A YEAR. CHANGE THE WORLD.

City Year Washington, DC's Opening Day 2009
 Friday, October 2, 2009
 Nadia Sam pledge MC EHN

On Friday, October 2, 2009, more than 100 young leaders pledged to make a difference in the schools and neighborhoods of Washington, DC in the company of family, friends, and supporters on City Year Washington, DC's Opening Day. Immediately following the high-energy public ceremony, corps members put their pledge into action by completing a transformative service project in the city.

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDED:

                                                Stephanie Scott
                                                Secretary, District of Columbia

                                                Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
                                                United States House of Representatives

                                                 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.
                                                 The Council of the District of Columbia
                                                 Ward 5
                                                 
                                                 Gary H. Tabach
                                                 Managing Partner, Greater Washington
                                                 Deloitte LLP