Located on the shores of Lake Erie, the city of Buffalo has the largest school district in the region, serving more than 30,000 students. Together with teachers and community partners, we are supporting student success and working to improve high school graduation rates.
While Buffalo is widely known for being a vibrant center for academia, business, tech and medicine, some students in Buffalo face significant challenges every day. The Buffalo School District serves more than 15,000 students across 125 schools. District-wide, more than 70% of students participate in a state assistance program.
I started my first year of service thinking I needed to help create footsteps that students in my hometown could follow, but coming into Founding Year as a Service Leader, I knew I had to create my own vision and help students find their own way.
Candace Neal City Year Buffalo, '19–'20
Your corps experience
City Year is a key partner to five Buffalo charter schools in creating equitable learning opportunities for all students and develop the city’s future leaders. AmeriCorps members support teachers and staff in delivering instruction that serves the development of the whole child and is responsive to the diverse racial, cultural and linguistic needs of Buffalo youth.
With more than 76% of students tutored by AmeriCorps members last year improving their test scores, AmeriCorps members are truly making an impact. A close-knit community with ample opportunities to develop meaningful personal and professional relationships, Buffalo is an ideal place to serve. By engaging students, families and community organizations, City Year helps the Buffalo community achieve.
It's #GivingTuesday ✨ ✨ ✨ We are so incredibly grateful for all of those who have donated in the past in addition to those who will find it in their hearts to donate to our mission today. Thank you so much for your support! Donate through the link in our bio.
Are you passionate about equitable education? Are you a Buffalo native that wants to see our students thrive in their programs? Is education important to your own mission? Consider donating to our page this week on #givingtuesday ❤️ The donation link in our bio.
The graduation rate is below the national average in Buffalo. Our AmeriCorps members are working with students and our community to help change this. Together with teachers and community partners, we are supporting student success and working to improve high school graduation rates. Do you want to join in on the service? Apply today! (link in bio)
When we got together for our Opening Day, we had many board members with us from City Year Buffalo including Jennifer Fortune! This is why she is a part of City Year Buffalo.
Do you know someone who would be a great City Year service member? Nominate yourself or someone you know through the link in our bio.
