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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 Impact

Insights from City Year Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys

February 18, 2025

At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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The Corps

Bank of America’s Support to CYGB Expansion

February 7, 2022

For over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of City Year’s holistic student-facing programming. From…

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Education

The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning

August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, City Year Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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The Corps

Meet Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Winner, Clark Shimeall

December 11, 2020

Meet City Year Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…

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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 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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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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