CHICAGO (WLS) — Local mentors from a national nonprofit are making Chicago proud, bridging the educational gap to ensure no student is forgotten.

City Year deploys young leaders to serve as full-time mentors and tutors in 32 Chicago schools.

The team is a passionate group of diverse and dedicated members who are making an incredible impact on the lives of students in under-resourced communities.

By helping students improve academic performance, develop social-emotional skills, and increase engagement in school, City Year empowers the next generation of leaders to make a positive impact on the world.

Valencia Koker, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Chicago, visited ABC7, along with Len Robinson, AmeriCorps Senior Services Manager, to talk more about the organization’s mission.

If you would like to join, donate, or learn more about City Year Chicago’s mission, visit their website. cityyear.org