Hello!

Growing up in South LA, I knew the importance of giving back to my community because I firsthand experienced what students still face inside and outside of school. That passion for my community only grew when I realized that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It has been 4 years since graduating out of LAUSD, it almost feels like yesterday when I listen to what my students tell me. I now realize the importance to be the person that I didn’t have growing up. To be a positive role model to our youth and say “If I can do it, so can you!”. To be a mentor to students and help them grow as global citizens and individuals. To be a tutor and help them grow as students and realize their academic potential. 

City Year members come together every year to give support to students academically, socially, and emotionally, to help students stay in school and on track to graduate high school. However, that is only possible with donations from people like you! Who share the same passion for change, with a little change. 

Since 2007, 

• 2,721 members have served 
• 26,676 students have received 1:1 support
• 174,000 students have been supported
• 4,603,598 hours served
• 183 campuses transformed

I am dedicating this marathon to help future students. I appreciate your attention to this organization that I hold near and dear to my heart, any donation big or small is also greatly appreciated.

Thank you and see you at the finish line!