Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
March is an extra special month here at City Year – not only do we get to celebrate AmeriCorps Member…
Read the storyEvery year, City Year Greater Boston’s Civic Engagement (BCE) team leverages the power of thousands of volunteers to improve the…
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The best part of my role as an Impact Director with City Year Greater Boston is the opportunity to visit…
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I grew up in Lexington,Massachusetts, a town that is well known for two things: being the start of…
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City Year AmeriCorps members greet and welcome students to school every morning to start the day on a positive note.
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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
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City Year Boston believes in the immense power of volunteers to support our AmeriCorps members, enhance learning environments, and expand the…
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Formulating a L.A.C.Y (or “Life After City Year”) plan is an integral part of the City Year experience. From mentorship…
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4.8.20 Update Supporting Teachers, Students, and Our AmeriCorps members During COVID-19 As we enter the fourth week of Boston Public…
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Originally posted March 30, 2020: City Year Boston’s work looks and feels much different today than it did a few weeks ago….
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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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