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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Serving with City Year can help lay the foundation for a career in social work. Learn more about service with…
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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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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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Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the City Year Boston Alumni Board Chair…
Read the story![“I have always seen food both as a source of personal joy and as an avenue to bring people together to build connections and community. Food opens the doorway to learning about different cultures and histories as well.”](https://alumni.cityyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kimmy-Quote_BHM_Blog-585x332.png)
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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Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of City Year (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…
Read the storyErina Colombo is an Event Vice-Chair with City Year Boston and our first #WomxnCrushWednesday interviewee! Each week leading up to our…
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps stipend from our alumni
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
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As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our City Year AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
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