In 2004, a group of enthusiastic state and civic leaders founded a City Year site in Little Rock with the support of then President of the United States William J. Clinton. Today, the Arkansas site serves in the Little Rock and Jacksonville North Pulaski School Districts, deploying 35-45 corps members annually in K-8 classrooms. Our tutoring and mentoring services reach 4,000 students across two districts, thanks to the support of partners like you.
Your Opportunity
We invite you to participate in our 20th anniversary year as a corporate or individual sponsor of one - or all! - of our public events. City Year relies on generous donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fulfill our dual mission of keeping kids on track to graduate with their peers while training the next generations of leaders. Your support makes our work possible!
2024 - 2025 City Year Events
Program Sponsorship Opportunities
AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry
The AmeriCorps Member Food Pantry ensures that our dedicated members have access to nutritious food, allowing them to focus on their service. Our AmeriCorps members are between the ages of 17 & 25 and all fall into the ALICE threshold (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
Benefits include:
- Naming rights for the pantry for one year
- Logo on pantry signage and promotional materials
- Recognition on social media and website
- Opportunity to engage with AmeriCorps members
- 10 Reserved volunteer spots for the MLK Weekend of Service project and Equity in Education Panel
18 Minute Networking Event
This event connects AmeriCorps members with professionals from various fields to help build their networks and career prospects.
Benefits include:
- Naming rights for the networking event
- Logo on all event materials and promotional items
- Recognition in all press releases and media coverage
- Opportunity to have representatives speak at the event
- Recognition on social media and website
AmeriCorps Appreciation Month
A month-long celebration to honor and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our AmeriCorps members. This sponsorship will cover events and activities to show appreciation for the work the AmeriCorps members are doing in schools.
Benefits include:
- Naming rights for the appreciation month
- Logo on all promotional materials and event signage
- Recognition in all press releases and media coverage
- Opportunity to host an appreciation event
- Recognition on social media and website
The Challenge
Education in Arkansas is in crisis. Test scores from 2022 - 2023 show that only 38% of the state's third-grade students read at grade level. Suppose Arkansas' K-12 education system continues to produce graduates who are unprepared for today's economy. In that case, our state will see more young adults opting out of the workforce, less economic development, and greater demands on public systems.
Join our Champions Circle Giving Society!!
The Champion's Circle is a dedicated community of $1,000 annual donors committed to supporting City Year Little Rock's mission to make a lasting difference in students' lives. By joining the Champions Circle, you play a crucial role in helping City Year provide essential resources, mentorship, and academic support to students, ensuring they thrive and build brighter futures.
20th Anniversary Alumni Giving Campaign
As City Year Little Rock celebrates two decades of dedicated service to schools and students in Central Arkansas, we invite our esteemed alumni to join the "20 for 20" giving campaign. This initiative encourages alumni to set up a recurring gift of $20 per month in honor of our 20-year milestone.
Join us in making a lasting difference. Your monthly gift of $20 can transform lives and celebrate the legacy of City Year Little Rock. Together, we can continue to create brighter futures for the students we serve.