City Year Gift Card

About City Year

City Year is a team of everyday heroes in red jackets who show up for kids in schools that need extra support. They’re tutors, mentors, and cheerleaders rolled into one, helping students tackle tough homework, navigate big emotions, and see their own potential.

Founded in 1988 by two friends who wanted to level the playing field in education, City Year now partners with hundreds of schools across the U.S. to keep kids engaged, confident, and on track to succeed.

Think of them as the ultimate backup squad for teachers: AmeriCorps members (ages 18–25) spend a year serving in classrooms, running after-school clubs, and turning empty walls into vibrant murals that shout, “You belong here.”

No capes, just compassion and a belief that every kid deserves someone in their corner.

City Year Gift Cards

Give a gift that fuels futures. While City Year doesn’t offer traditional gift cards, your donation becomes a “pass it forward” investment in students and communities. Every dollar helps: 

• $25 buys art supplies for a classroom creativity project.
• $50 funds a backpack filled with school essentials for a student in need.
• $100 sponsors a day of mentorship, giving a child one-on-one support.

Your contribution stays local, quietly changing lives—like funding the poetry club where a shy kid finds their voice or the math tutoring that turns “I can’t” into “I aced it!”

For the teacher who needs reinforcements, the student chasing big dreams, or the mentor learning as much as they teach, your gift says, “We’re in this together.” No expiration date, just endless impact.