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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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“How did you learn in school?”
September 20, 2022

Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?”  My…

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How City Year’s AmeriCorps members are closing pandemic gaps
January 28, 2022

The other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…

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Excitement in Everett
September 13, 2021

We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…

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Looking Back on the Impact of the ’20-’21 Boston Civic Engagement Team
July 20, 2021

City Year Boston believes in the immense power of volunteers to support our AmeriCorps members, enhance learning environments, and expand the…

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Reflections on Motherhood & Working From Home
January 27, 2021

When the pandemic hit, our AmeriCorps members weren’t the only ones who shifted to working remotely. City Year Boston’s nearly 80+ employees also quickly shifted to…

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Supporting Teachers, Students, and Our AmeriCorps members During COVID-19
April 8, 2020

4.8.20 Update Supporting Teachers, Students, and Our AmeriCorps members During COVID-19  As we enter the fourth week of Boston Public…

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City Year Boston’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
March 30, 2020

Originally posted March 30, 2020: City Year Boston’s work looks and feels much different today than it did a few weeks ago….

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“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.”
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6 Black-Owned Restaurants We Love in Boston
February 11, 2020

Kimmy Lee is a charismatic connector on the City Boston People Team – the department that supports human resources for our staff and…

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The Corps
Strapped for Cash? You Can Still Build Great Money Habits
April 29, 2019

Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.

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