Our stories
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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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we start every new year with an intensive training and preparation program called Greater Boston…
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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…
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We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
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By Kate Seltzer, City Year Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…
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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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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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During the month of February, City Year Boston celebrated Black History Month and the accomplishments of Black individuals, organizations, and movements…
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