City Year transforms the lives of two distinct sets of constituents — but it doesn’t stop there. Relying on powerful stories to engage them, it also transforms the lives of donors.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

“We have a firm belief that young people can change the world through their year of service,” says Chuck Gordon, who took over as senior vice president and chief development officer at City Year in April, after more than 20 years at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “As a result, if every donor can be connected to City Year through one young person, then we believe that each donor can really change the world, as well.