Press Releases

Monday, November 10, 2014

JER’S CHOCOLATE IS THE GIFT THAT GIVES BACK!

This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving! Jer’s Chocolates high quality, all-natural premium chocolates is donating 25% of every custom gift box purchase to City Year (www.cityyear.org), the nonprofit that helps students and schools succeed. Running now through December, the offer is part of “Jer’s Cares” community commitment.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

STATEMENT FROM CITY YEAR ON TRAGIC PASSING OF FORMER BOSTON CORPS MEMBER DAWNN JAFFIER

The entire City Year community mourns the tragic passing of Dawnn Jaffier. Dawnn was a cherished member of the 2010-11 City Year Boston corps serving in the Maurice J. Tobin School.

Friday, May 23, 2014

CITY YEAR’S 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA TO HONOR PRESIDENT CLINTON

With more than 2,000 supporters, City Year will honor former President Bill Clinton with the 25th Anniversary Legacy Award for his extra ordinary leadership of national service and his longtime support of City Year.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

PepsiCo Foundation Increases Investment in Diplomas Now to $16 Million

The PepsiCo Foundation announced it is increasing its commitment to Diplomas Now, a proven approach that helps the toughest middle and high schools in America’s largest cities ensure that students graduate and are ready for college or career.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

City Year Announces Blueprint Plans to Increase Urban Graduation Rates in Cities Nationwide

City Year aims to dramatically increase the number of students who reach the tenth grade on track to graduate in the schools where City Year serves, expand to cities that account for two-thirds of the nation’s urban dropouts, and reach nearly 800,000 students annually.

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