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Our History

 

 Red JacketIn 1988, City Year was founded in Boston.  The city is now home to City Year Boston and the City Year, Inc. Headquarters.  City Year is fortunate to have strong community support, especially from local leaders including Mayor Thomas Menino.  This dedication from champions, friends, and family enables City Year to continue making a difference in the lives of children and their neighborhoods. 

CITY YEAR BOSTON FACTS

  • 2,087 corps members have served a total of  3.5 million hours in Boston
  • 179,536 Boston youth served
  • 1,074 middle school Young Heroes participants
  • 97,646 Serve-a-thon volunteers providing 488,000 hours of physical service work
  • 687 city agency and non-profit partners
  • 377 corporate partners

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