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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
Transferring Sites: From Ohio to Boston
March 19, 2025

The decision to come back for a second Â鶹ÊÓƵ is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…

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Our Impact
Insights from Â鶹ÊÓƵ Greater Boston’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Program Surveys
February 18, 2025

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…

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Benefits & Resources
Support student well-being as a school social worker
January 24, 2023

Serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help lay the foundation for a career in social work. Learn more about service with…

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The Corps
Bank of America’s Support to CYGB Expansion
February 7, 2022

For over 30 years, Bank of America has provided critical resources in support of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s holistic student-facing programming. From…

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Our Community
Excitement in Everett
September 13, 2021

We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…

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Education
The Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
August 17, 2021

By Kate Seltzer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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Our Community
Reflections on Motherhood & Working From Home
January 27, 2021

When the pandemic hit, our AmeriCorps members weren’t the only ones who shifted to working remotely. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston’s nearly 80+ employees also quickly shifted to…

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The Corps
Meet Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Winner, Clark Shimeall
December 11, 2020

Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…

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Our Alumni
A Letter from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston Alum
April 23, 2020

Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston Alumni Board Chair…

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“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.â€
Our Impact
6 Black-Owned Restaurants We Love in Boston
February 11, 2020

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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Our Alumni
#WCW: Alex Diorio
October 23, 2019

Alex Diorio is a very proud alum of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (2014, 2015) and had the privilege to serve in two…

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Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Allison Paul
August 10, 2018

After graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…

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