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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Kevin Tucker
The Corps
Greater Boston Training Academy: Starting the Year Strong
August 16, 2022

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston, we start every new year with an intensive training and preparation program called Greater Boston…

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Henry Le smiling in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Red Jacket
The Corps
Five Lessons from my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Experience
July 19, 2022

After graduating college, I found myself in a position that I believe many of our young people find themselves: idealistic,…

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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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s holistic student-facing programming. From…

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The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s AmeriCorps members are closing pandemic gaps
January 28, 2022

The other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…

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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, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston AmeriCorps member ’21 “You are my other me. When I do harm to you,…

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Our Impact
Looking Back on the Impact of the ’20-’21 Boston Civic Engagement Team
July 20, 2021

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston believes in the immense power of volunteers to support our AmeriCorps members, enhance learning environments, and expand the…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member on busy city street
The Corps
Seven cities where you can make a difference to students
March 10, 2021

Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.

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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. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston Alum
April 23, 2020

Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston Alumni Board Chair…

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Our Impact
Supporting Teachers, Students, and Our AmeriCorps members During COVID-19
April 8, 2020

4.8.20 Update Supporting Teachers, Students, and Our AmeriCorps members During COVID-19  As we enter the fourth week of Boston Public…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners