Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, Âé¶¹¹ú²ú, partners and alums.

Originally posted March 30, 2020: City Year Boston’s work looks and feels much different today than it did a few weeks ago….
Read the storyAs part of the City Year community, we wanted to reach out to provide an update on the impacts of…
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Wednesday, October 2: Travel Day It was a nice, fall day in Boston when five of my teammates and I…
Read the storyThe safety and well-being of our City Year AmeriCorps members, Âé¶¹¹ú²ú, staff, partners and broader communities we serve is always…
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City Year AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her Âé¶¹¹ú²ú’ constant curiosity…
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It is the beginning of the second semester for our Âé¶¹¹ú²ú here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…
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In Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year….
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In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyAs a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King,…
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Kainat Lungani serves as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member and shares how she helped one of her Âé¶¹¹ú²ú to…
Read the storyIt’s measured by un-hunching shoulders and teeth coming unclenched. It’s seen as fists coming to rest, open palmed, by the…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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