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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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City Year Boston opening day 2019

September 13, 2019

On Friday, September 13th, 2019 at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, 250 City Year AmeriCorps members pledged to make a difference in…

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Building a career of advocacy

August 23, 2019

I’m originally from Andover, Massachusetts, just 25 minutes north of Boston. My passion for service started early. Growing up, I…

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Benefits & Resources

Real talk: how to live on the City Year stipend

June 30, 2019

Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps stipend from our alumni

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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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6 things that make Boston a great place to live

February 19, 2019

If you’ve never considered moving to Boston, read on to learn why you should think about serving with City Year…

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Voices from the field: Creating LGBTQQIA+ safe spaces at City Year

November 17, 2018

One way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…

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Benefits & Resources

You will grow beyond belief – making career moves at City Year Boston’s 18 Minute Networking

January 23, 2018

As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…

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