The Luxottica Mentoring Program was established in 2001 during a time of social unrest in Cincinnati. The founding vision was to inspire urban youth by exposing them to an atmosphere outside of their everyday world through an innovative corporate mentoring initiative that would create the next generation of leaders. Each
CYC founder John Pepper looks back on the pivotal moment that inspired him to create Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. It was one of those dinners which I wished I didn’t have to attend, coming at the end of a long day, with an unknown speaker and an associated reception and
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.
We are always thrilled and grateful to share the support we receive from our community partners. The Duke Energy Foundation has contributed $5,000 to support CYC’s Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates Program. This gift will strengthen the program’s impact in its ten partner schools, giving students the tools to reach their
“I believe in education. It’s slow, one at a time, but if a child is not educated they will never escape poverty.” These words from Dr. Wan Lim are a testament to her life’s calling. Dr. Lim is the founder of the University of Cincinnati Medical Mentor Program, often
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