City Year expands service to Norristown Area School District with new partnership

The Norristown Municipal Council meeting on May 6, 2025, featured a significant presentation by City Year, an education-focused nonprofit organization that operates under the AmeriCorps program. The meeting highlighted the partnership between City Year and the Norristown Area School District, marking a pivotal expansion of City Year’s services beyond Philadelphia.

City Year representatives, including Daryl and Marjorie Lacuna Morris, provided an overview of their mission and the impact of their work in local schools. They emphasized that City Year aims to support student success through tutoring, mentoring, and personal development, targeting students' academic and emotional needs. The organization recruits young adults aged 18 to 25 from diverse backgrounds, who serve as AmeriCorps members and act as student success coaches.

This year, City Year is serving two schools in the Norristown area, a notable development as it represents the first partnership of its kind outside Philadelphia. The initiative is expected to enhance educational equity and foster civic engagement among both students and the young adults serving in the program. City Year has a history of impactful service, having engaged approximately 100 members who collectively contributed over 200,000 hours of service last year alone.

The presentation underscored the importance of community partnerships in addressing educational challenges and developing future leaders. As City Year continues to grow its presence in Norristown, the council members expressed optimism about the potential benefits for local students and the broader community.

In conclusion, the meeting served as a platform to discuss the promising collaboration between City Year and the Norristown Area School District, which aims to create a supportive educational environment and empower young leaders. The council looks forward to monitoring the progress of this partnership and its impact on the community.