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City Year Seattle/
King County

Living in Seattle certainly comes with a lot of perks. Coffee, ferries, mountains, biking and more. We believe helping thousands of students in Seattle Public Schools reach their full potential tops the list.

Students first, collaboration always

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.

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Living in Seattle

Learn what it’s like to live and serve in Seattle.

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AmeriCorps member and student
Experience Service

There are 6 teams of AmeriCorps members, across two school districts working with students throughout Seattle/King County.

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Our impact in Seattle

We partner with educators while supporting our students so that they can fully take advantage of their drive and skill sets.

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Great! We are excited to work together to grow our communities, while you learn valuable skills for the future.

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Why Seattle?

"Take only memories and leave only footprints." - Chief Seattle

Working towards Education Equity

Systemic racism makes the education system unequitable for many of our students. We have the fifth largest opportunity gap between white and black students, and by choosing to serve at City Year Seattle, you are making the choice to fight for education equity for all students.

Live Surrounded by Nature

Live in a city surrounded by rivers, lakes, Puget Sound, and mountain ranges, making it a prime outdoor recreation destination.

Black Lives Matter at City Year Seattle

City Year unequivocally condemns the kill of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, and all those...

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Leadership | Seattle

Our executive director and local leadership are committed to building a stronger Seattle by supporting and developing our AmeriCorps members...

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Partnerships | Seattle

Their generosity helps us support more than 4000 students. Together, we’re contributing to a clearer and bolder vision of what public schools can...

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Support | Seattle

City Year enables the leaders of tomorrow to impact our communities today. Join us in helping all students thrive.

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City Year is available to all, without regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. City Year is a US tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID Number: 22-2882549). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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