Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

The Corps
Transferring Sites: From Ohio to Boston
March 19, 2025
The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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Opportunity
The importance of human connection
June 29, 2023
Some might say my journey to discovering City Year and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….
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Our Community
Excitement in Everett
September 13, 2021
We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
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Our Community
Reflections on Motherhood & Working From Home
January 27, 2021
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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