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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Growing up is hard. It’s filled with unexpected hurdles, setbacks, and falls. But most importantly, with age comes growth. It’s…
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October is a special month. It’s a time when we celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month, an opportunity to honor the…
Read the storyEvery year, City Year Greater Boston’s Civic Engagement (BCE) team leverages the power of thousands of volunteers to improve the…
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This year marks a momentous time in AmeriCorps’ legacy – thirty years of commitment to national service. At its…
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What does it really mean to have someone, a mentor, change your life? The concept of being part of that…
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Focusing on self-care is essential for everyone, especially those with a mental health condition. It is a fundamental human right…
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I dedicated my City Year Red jacket to the kids I work with at Jacksonville Elementary. These wonderful children have…
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Dear Resilient Black Women, You embody royalty and strength, forever reigning as queens and warriors. The indomitable spirit that shattered…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Ju White! He proudly serves as a senior AmeriCorps member and Service Leader with City Year New…
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In honor of National Coming Out Day, City Year is reasserting our desire to create welcoming spaces where we work…
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We hear the phrase often. It is a cliché of the sort, but there still is some truth to it….
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October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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