City Year Cleveland
Cleveland’s revitalized downtown, lakefront park and world-class museums make this low-key Midwestern city a cool place to be. For more than two decades, City Year AmeriCorps members have served Cleveland’s schools, helping students to thrive.
Support students in Cleveland
We are City Year. We are challenging the educational status quo with tenacity, passion and empathy. We create environments where young people feel like they belong, so they can fulfill their potential.
In 2019, Cleveland became just the fourth city in the country to be named a Say Yes to Education chapter.
While the graduation rate for the Class of 2019 was 78.2% – marking a 26% increase since 2010 – much work is still left to do. More than 60% of the district’s students are still reading below grade level.
We partner with educators while supporting, mentoring and lifting up our students so that they are able to fully take advantage of their drive and skill sets.
Ready to apply?
Great! We are excited to work together to grow our communities, while you learn valuable skills for the future.
Start application Connect with a recruiterGo into your City Year with resource and information from classroom environments to housing, and some hidden gems to help you feel like a part of the community during your City Year Cleveland experience.
A big city with a small-town feel, Cleveland offers a wide range of opportunities and entertainment for young people. Now more than ever, Cleveland is a great place for young people to make their mark and generate long-term positive impact in the community.
Read about our local benefitsWe’ll walk you through how to use the RTA to get across the city, how and where to find roommates and housing, and some hidden gems to make you feel like a local during your City Year Cleveland experience.
See our Cleveland city guideThese talented professionals support City Year Cleveland's impact with students and schools.
Read more about Leadership | ClevelandCity Year depends on committed public and private sector partners in Cleveland to support our work.
Read more about Partnerships | ClevelandWe want you to know that every donation goes where it belongs—to support the students and schools that need it...
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With graduation season upon us, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. Consider a #gapyear with us #serving children and your community all while building skills for your future career! #studentsuccess
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🌟 Closing out the school year on a positive note! 📚💫
As the end of the school year approaches, we reflect on the incredible journey we've had with our amazing scholars. At City Year Cleveland, we believe in the importance of closing out these relationships in a positive way, ensuring our scholars feel supported and empowered for the road ahead.
One AmeriCorps member truly embodied this spirit of connection and care. She went the extra mile by providing her scholars with special tools to carry their growth forward. Not only did she gift them with notebooks to journal in, but she also presented each scholar with bracelets adorned with words of affirmation. 📝💕
These meaningful gestures served as a reminder to our scholars of their immense potential and the positive impact they can make in the world. The power of positive affirmation can truly transform lives and help our scholars embrace their unique strengths. 💪✨
Closing out relationships in a positive way is crucial because it reinforces the bonds we've built and leaves a lasting impression on our scholars. It shows that we genuinely care about their well-being, not just academically, but as individuals. Together, we've created a supportive community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 🤝❤️
As we approach the end of this chapter, let's celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our incredible scholars. And let's remember that a little act of kindness, like a journal and a bracelet, can leave an indelible mark on their journey. 💙
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What are some ways you will be ending the school year with your scholars ?
#CityYearCleveland #ClosingOutStrong #EmpoweringScholars #MakingADifference
City Year Cleveland's Graduation
Our AmeriCorps members put all their heart into serving students! Please join us to celebrate these young leaders and their inspiring commitment to service.
We ask that you register your guests in advance using the RSVP link in our bio by June 2nd, 2023!!
13 week days until the end of the school year 🎉🥳
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Good morning and a very Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms from the City Year Cleveland team 💕!
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