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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Some might say my journey to discovering City Year and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….
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Serving with City Year can help lay the foundation for a career in social work. Learn more about service with…
Read the storyBOSTON – City Year Greater Boston, an education nonprofit that recruits young adults for a year of service in public schools, is pleased to…
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We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
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During the month of February, City Year Boston celebrated Black History Month and the accomplishments of Black individuals, organizations, and movements…
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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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Meet City Year Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…
Read the story![“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.”](https://www.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kimmy-Quote_BHM_Blog-585x332.png)
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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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps stipend from our alumni
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As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
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