Together, let’s celebrate the enduring power of mentorship that has shaped the legacy of CYC Saturday Hoops. Your presence here makes this occasion even more meaningful.
6:00
Registration opens.
Cocktail hour begins with dinner by the bite.
7:00
Program begins.
8:00
Program ends.
Dance floor opens, and the party continues.
Have you seen our amazing selection of raffle prizes? From FC Cincinnati Tickets to sports memorabilia, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to grab your tickets and take your chance at winning big!
Don’t miss the chance to explore our amazing collection of silent auctions! You’ll be amazed at the variety and quality of items up for bid.
Your impact tonight at our Saturday Hoops Celebration matters to so many young people. Your generous donations will support our program and provide resources for 100s of young people this school year alone.
Thanks for being a Saturday Hoops Superhero:
Every contribution, no matter the amount, plays a crucial role in supporting our mission and empowering the next generation. Together, we can make the world a better place.
Kent Wellington
Adam Turer
Jay DeGroft
Nancy Costello
Kevin Costello
Marcus Thompson
Mike Huber
Chris Nieto
Carolyn Micheli
Director of Corporate & Community Engagement
Tammy West-Gilmore
Mentor Coordinator
Karla Arango
Matches caring adults with students (grades 2-16) to help them attend school regularly, improve their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, and encourage post-secondary employment. Options include one-on-one mentoring, group mentoring, worksite mentoring, and college mentoring.
One-to-one Mentoring: Matches caring adult mentors with students on a one-to-one basis; grades 2-12 and students within their first two years of college.
Co-Mentoring: An opportunity where two adults share in the mentoring of a student. This mentoring option offers great flexibility and is oftentimes the preferred choice for young professionals. Enjoy all the elements of one-to-one mentoring but share it with someone else (co-worker, spouse, friend)
Group Mentoring: This program offers exceptional flexibility. A team of mentors shares the responsibility of meeting with a group of students on a regular basis. Focus areas can include social-emotional competencies, life skills, anti-drug, financial literacy, and more. Programs vary based on the group of mentors, students, and school needs.
Girls Club: Serves girls grades 4&5 with a focus on self-care, career exploration, academic success, and social-emotional well-being.
Saturday Hoops: Supports students of all ages, focuses on positive role modeling, and includes activities such as basketball, arts, crafts, and reading more.
Corporate Mentoring: Matches corporate partners with students to focus on academic success, work readiness skills, and job site visits. Examples include PNC Scholars and P&G FAAN Mentors.
UC Med Mentors: Matches elementary students with 1st year medical students from The University of Cincinnati. Focuses on computer literacy, academic success, and exposure to new opportunities for students. Medical students increase their cultural competency and can use the mentoring experiences as an elective credit toward their degree.
Beginning in middle school, CYC provides comprehensive career and college guidance to partner schools. Programs supply individualized support and mentoring to ensure graduation and a successful post-secondary education transition. CYC AmeriCorps College Guides and GEAR UP Ohio Advisors provide:
CYC Resource Coordinators support local school districts in implementing the Community Learning Center (CLC), a nationally recognized model of engaging school and community stakeholders to align resources to impact student success and promote vibrant communities.
The CYC Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates (JCG) Program is a nationally accredited year-round in-school program that prepares students for post-secondary career pursuits through career awareness, exploration, guidance, and placement. Specific focus areas include:
Niehaus Advertising Specialties
Don Niehaus
The Salyers Group
Jimmy Hall
John Juech
Chris Nieto
FC Cincinnati
Saturday Vibes Cereal Bars
Steven and Barbara Carloni / BSN Sports
Kevin and Nancy Costello
Elder High School
Trenton Irwin
Bricker Graydon
Jennifer Ware
Jeannie Ferguson
Kim and Tim Gall
Hotel Covington
Justin Reynolds