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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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Our Alumni

A Letter from a City Year Boston Alum

April 23, 2020

Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the City Year Boston Alumni Board Chair…

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Our Impact

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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Our Impact

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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Our Impact

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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Our Alumni

#WCW: Alex Diorio

October 23, 2019

Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…

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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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Our Alumni

Alumni spotlight: Allison Paul

August 10, 2018

After graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…

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