Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91, 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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A component of the City Year calendar is the Mid-Year Summit, where AmeriCorps members come together to reestablish expectations and…
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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, 91, 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 91’ constant curiosity…
Read the storyThe CYSA Food Pantry needs to be replenished for our incoming AmeriCorps members. Consider donating any item(s) on CYSA’s Amazon…
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As we all know, February is a month that has been designated to celebrate Black achievements across the United States…
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It is the beginning of the second semester for our 91 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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“Do you have any experience working on a team?” was one of the first questions I was asked in my…
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In partnership with schools and teachers, our City Year AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
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