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City Year
Little Rock

Little Rock is home to a close-knit and welcoming community known for its commitment to improving education. City Year Little Rock works alongside teachers and community partners to support students across the city. 

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The Corps

Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s...

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Our Community

October is a special month. It’s a time when we celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month, an opportunity to honor the...

Read more about Celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month: Embracing a World of Differences
The Corps

  This 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 Anniversary
The Corps

Focusing 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-being
The Corps

I 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 Elementary
The Corps

Dear Resilient Black Women, You embody royalty and strength, forever reigning as queens and warriors. The indomitable spirit that shattered...

Read more about Honoring the Legacy: National Cherish Black Women Day
The Corps

We hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it....

Read more about National Coming Out Day
Our Community

October 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 Success
The Corps

I 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 Experience
The Corps

At 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
Education

International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level....

Read more about Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day
Education

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and...

Read more about Empowering Young Readers: City Year Little Rock's Mission in K-2 Classrooms
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