Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
After graduating college, I found myself in a position that I believe many of our young people find themselves: idealistic,…
Read the storyFor over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of City Year’s holistic student-facing programming. From…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
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…
Read the storyWe are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
Read the storyBy Kate Seltzer, City Year Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…
Read the storyCity Year Boston believes in the immense power of volunteers to support our AmeriCorps members, enhance learning environments, and expand the…
Read the storyFormulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…
Read the storyExplore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
Read the storyDuring the month of February, City Year Boston celebrated Black History Month and the accomplishments of Black individuals, organizations, and movements…
Read the storyWhen 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…
Read the storyMeet City Year Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…
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