Nancy and Kevin Costello, Community Champions: CYC Hero May

May 16th marked the 11th Annual Dribblethon, the end-of-the-year celebration for the Saturday Hoops program. Saturday Hoops has been a part of the OTR community since 2004 and became a part of CYC in 2014. Much of the success of Saturday Hoops is due to Nancy and Kevin Costello’s

Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates receives Dater Foundation Grant Award

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative received a $10,000 grant award from the Charles H. Dater Foundation for the Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates program. This grant will impact the hundreds of students who learn practical, character-building skills that prepare them for success in school pursuits, careers, and in life. JCG alumni go on

Harry Blanton, Practicing Patience: CYC Hero April

CYC is thrilled to dedicate the April CYC Hero to Harry Blanton for his efforts as a devoted mentor. With April containing National Volunteer Week, Harry’s eighteen years of volunteer mentoring certainly deserve this recognition. Harry’s desire to give back was nurtured while he attended St. Xavier High School. 

United Way of Greater Cincinnati: 100 Years of Living United

Collaboration is another word for living united, so it is no wonder that Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) is an ideal organization to serve as a United Way Agency Partner. United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s (UWGC) Bold Goals in education align perfectly with CYC’s mission of empowering vulnerable children and