City Year Washington, DC

It is incredibly bittersweet that we announce our leader, Dr Michael Stevens is transitioning out of his role as Vice President and Executive Director for CYDC. Please feel free to comment/share words of appreciation if you have had the chance to work or serve alongside Dr. Stevens during his City Year journey. Dr. Mike, thank you for your years of service to our Nation’s Capitol. 
 
Here are some thoughts & reflections from our fearless leader:
 
These past 18 years with City Year have been nothing short of life-changing for me. When I first joined as an AmeriCorps Member serving in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2006, I’d never dreamt it was the start of a career in service to young people. 

My service with City Year has taken me around the country in service to young people and has allowed me the chance to achieve milestones I never imagined. Whether it was founding new sites, developing new district partnerships, leading innovative pilots, or coaching & developing high caliber leaders - I couldn’t ask for a more meaningful experience.

I’m deeply appreciative and thankful for all of the partners, champions, teammates, and supporters who’ve been with me throughout this journey. I’m proud, honored, and blessed for our shared time together and I’m looking forward to continuing to support City Year now as their biggest alumni cheerleader.

ANNOUNCEMENT
City Year Washington DC is turning 25! 
 
We are excited to celebrate 25 years of service to our Nation’s Capitol with our 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday May 1st at La Vie!
 
Tickets are on sale now! Please DM us or visit the link in our profile for more information

✨ It’s Giving Tuesday! ✨
Today, your generosity can help transform classrooms into places where every student thrives. A gift to City Year DC supports mentorship, equity in education, and the incredible power of young leaders.

📢 Support us by clicking the link in our bio!

Every dollar counts. Every student matters. Together, let’s build stronger schools and brighter futures. 💛



City Year Washington, DC would like to send a huge appreciation to all of our sponsors but especially to our Gold Sponsors Pepco and CSX for an incredibly successful Ripples of Impact: Women’s Leadership Luncheon last Friday!
Our amazing panel, MC’s, AmeriCorps members, and guest experiences would not have been brought together without your support.

We are revving up for an exciting Women’s Leadership Luncheon. We are proud to highlight our exceptional honorees, who will be recognized during our program. We invite you to join us in celebrating these trailblazing leaders on Friday November 1st.
Tickets are on sale now and can be
purchased from the link below until October 25. https://support.cityyear.org/event/ripples-of-impact/e593106

Last week, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary cohort of AmeriCorps Members with our annual Red Jacket Day dedication! 
 
We were joined by members of our Executive, Associate, and Alumni boards in full support of our AmeriCorps members serving in our schools. If you see a Red Jacket, know a Red Jacket, or want a Red Jacket, please ask one of our many members or reach out directly to our website (link in bio)

We are so excited to celebrate trailblazing leadership at this year’s Women’s Leadership Luncheon on November 1st. Tickets are on-sale now! Please click the link in our bio to purchase your ticket for this fundraising event. Ticket sales will end on 10/25. We hope to see you there!

Join us for City Year Washington DC’s 2nd Annual Ripples of Impact: Women’s Leadership Luncheon! We want to continually highlight the importance of women in leadership and how their paths have positively created ripples of impact for our Washington, DC community. During the luncheon you will hear from panelists, our serving AmeriCorps Members, and more. You won’t want to miss this luncheon!

City Year Washington, DC had the privilege of attending the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference this month. We want to give a huge shout-out to & CEO Michael Smith for the inspiring roundtable conversation. We look forward to next year’s incredible conference and events! .”

Last Friday Executive Director, Michael Stevens, Ed.D & Managing Director of External Affairs Gavin Ware alongside two of our AmeriCorps members attended “The Black Man Can” event, hosted by the The White House Office of Public Engagement and Stephen K. Benjamin, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor for Public Engagement.  
 
With Michael Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps, among the esteemed speakers, the event showcased the diverse contributions of Black men in business, sports, arts, tech, and academia.
 
Let’s continue to amplify the voices and achievements of Black men, fostering inclusive conversations and opportunities for growth! 🎉
 
Are you a recent college or high school graduate ages 18-25 looking for a next step in your career that will provide networking events, professional development training, and amazing opportunites like this? Apply to serve next year with CYDC by visiting cityyear.org/apply-now.
 

 
Read more on the CYDC website: https://lnkd.in/euQf2c4s

Happy Valentine’s Day from CYDC! See how our AmeriCorps Member are spreading love to our students and schools communites this ’sDay!
 
Spread love to CYDC this Valentine’s Day by donate to CYDC: https://support.cityyear.org/give/489286/ #!/donation/checkout or spread some love  directly to this years corps and donate to our Amazon wishlist in Anticipation for Americorps Appreciation Month! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/2fr62xB?ref_=wl_share