Tim Clarke, Mentor and Best Man: CYC Hero July

CYC Mentoring has a long history of creating life-changing bonds and friendships, but it’s an especially unique connection that results in a mentor standing as the best man in his mentee’s wedding. That’s exactly what happened with Lamont and Tim. For his exceptional presence in Lamont’s life, and the profound

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

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. 

Dr. Wan Lim, Education Ambassador: CYC Hero March

“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