City Year unites young people from all backgrounds between the ages of 17 and 24 for a year of full time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across the United States and in South Africa. Since 2005 , City Year Louisiana has served more than 5,000 children , completed more than 350,000 hours of service, engaged more than 5,000 citizens in service and graduated over 200 alumni.

For more information on how City Year Louisiana is making an impact in your community check us out at www.cityyear.org and view our PSAs at http://www.cityyear.org/video.aspx?id=11943.