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Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for...
Read more about Alumni Profile: Spotlight on Derrick RaineyOne There will be days that will test you, and you’ll contemplate quitting. But you persevere for a reason. One...
Read more about 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining City YearAs we prepare to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is essential to...
Read more about MLK Day: United We ServeA few staff members and City Year Little Rock corps leaders attended the 30th Anniversary AmeriCorps Summit held in Little...
Read more about Inspiring Reflections and Future Visions: City Year Little Rock at the 30th AmeriCorps Anniversary SummitDecember 4th marked a significant day on the global conservation calendar – International Cheetah Day. This dedicated day aims to...
Read more about Roaring Success: Celebrating International Cheetah Day at Chicot ElementaryGrowing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s...
Read more about Why I ServeThis year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its...
Read more about Reflecting on Three Decades of AmeriCorps: Celebrating the 30th AnniversaryFocusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right...
Read more about Prioritizing Self-Care for Mental Well-beingI dedicated my City Year Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have...
Read more about Dedicating My City Year Red Jacket to the Shining Stars of Jacksonville ElementaryOctober 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President...
Read more about School Meals Support Student SuccessI used to think I was a pretty reflective person, pondering things and questioning takeaways from people and experiences. Little...
Read more about 5 Lessons from My City Year ExperienceAt City Year Basic Training Academy (BTA), I encountered many remarkable experiences that contributed to profound personal and professional growth....
Read more about Embracing Change and Growth: My City Year Basic Training Academy Journey
