City Year Jacksonville
A big city with a small-town vibe and Southern charm, Jacksonville is a friendly and welcoming city that embraces change and newcomers. Together, we work alongside teachers, principals and community partners to support students in our public schools.
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City Year Jacksonville AmeriCorps members currently work with 7,000 students in need of extra support and resources in order to stay on track and graduate on time.
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“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with...
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