VIDEO:  City Year LA : Young People Serving our Country one Community at a Time
 
 
For as long as I can remember entrenched politicians have been telling the youth of America the best thing you can do is serve your country. The problem is the service that they are speaking of usually involves picking up a gun and traveling to a distant land with out an invitation. Well finally there is a group that is revolutionizing the meaning of national service. City Year trains 17-24 year olds to work in 17 cities across the country volunteering in schools and community centers.
by  CarlDBrown  on Apr 25,2008
 
 
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AlexParker 171 days ago
Awesome story. Leon is an inspiring kid. Nice work, everyone!
City Year 168 days ago
This is powerful! LOVE it!
Jen10 168 days ago
Awesome story! Carl your pieces are always really strong. Leon is inspiring.
MrCps75 168 days ago
Leon is one of my best friends and most powerfull people in City Year...CYNY loves you,,,keep it up
shellys18_2000 166 days ago
Leon is an amazing person and is the best role model for children!
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