Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
On November 5, 2025, more than 400 leaders, changemakers, and champions for education gathered at the Westin Copley Place for…
Read the storyDear City Year Greater Boston Community, I am grateful for fall in New England – the magical beauty of it…
Read the storyCity Year Greater Boston Announces Erika Alvarez Werner as New Executive Director City Year alumna steps into leadership role…
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I chose to serve a year with City Year Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values…
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On May 28, 2025, City Year Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable…
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A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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This year marks the 9th edition of Spring into Service, and we could not be more excited to see the…
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This year, City Year Greater Boston expanded its annual MLK Day of Service to a full week of service, honoring…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…
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My two years at City Year have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
Read the storyWe sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. After serving a first…
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