An Action Tank for national service, City Year seeks to demonstrate, improve and promote the concept of national service as a means for building a stronger democracy. An 'action tank' is both a program and a think tank -- constantly combining theory and practice to advance new policy ideas, make programmatic breakthroughs, and bring about major changes in society.

Description:
City Year unites youth ages 17-24, from diverse ethnic, socio-economic, racial, religious, and educational backgrounds, for a demanding academic year of full-time community service, leadership development and civic engagement. City Year Greater Philadelphia's service strategy focuses solely on strengthening educational opportunities for young people and leading youth in service.

City Year's vision is that one day the most commonly asked question of an 18-year-old will be:
"Where are you going to do your service year?"

History:
This link will provide you with more information about City Year's History:

http://www.cityyear.org/about

Contact person: Keira Stevenson, Recruitment Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 267-386-7046

Address:

2221 Chestnut Street, 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.cityyear.org/philadelphia

Directions:

From the Market Frankford line east or west -- take to 30th street station. Transfer to any trolley (Green Line) heading Eastbound to 22nd St. From 22nd and Market walk up to 23rd and one block south to Chestnut. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 7 bus , Chestnut St., 0 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No