Joyce, right, and her mentee, Paddee My CfY experience has allowed me to meet Seattle’s youth and learn about their challenges and interests. I love having fun with young people and building lasting relationships with them. I have a lot of favorite memories of being involved with CfY. I love seeing the self-confidence of several …
Meet the Family Group – Polina Carlson
Polina's Family Group, Avengers Assemble! The family group component demonstrates and builds the commitment to the CfY community. It is through the relationships that are often developed in the family group, that the community grows closer and bonds between students and mentors are fostered. Our family group really enjoys activities where we can all participate …
Meet Our Community with Kaga
I got involved with CfY because my sister had started it first and after her experience, she loved it and signed me up for it. My experiences with CfY have let me accept who I am and build a lot in my confidence. Being comfortable with complete strangers is a challenge for me, and that is …
Alumni Spotlight: Sara Murphy
One thing that stands out from my five years in CfY is a BBQ I had at my house with my Family Group. The students were so open with my kids. I especially remember one boy who immediately started playing catch with my son who was only about 3 at the time. The student ended …
Current Match Spotlight: Rachel and Pearl
Pearl, left, and Rachel Even though Pearl and I have been matched for a relatively short amount of time, it’s been wonderful to hear and understand the perspective of someone who is just getting their footing in the adult world. She brings a fresh energy that has helped me put things in perspective. Something …
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Meet the Family Group – Kaitlin Sytsma
Kaitlin's (center) Family Group Meet the Family Group! This new feature focuses on one of the most unique aspects of the CfY Program. In addition to the 1:1 student/mentor match, there are 5-7 pairs of matches in each Family Group. This week, Kaitlin, a Family Group Lead in our Emerald Learning Community, shares her views …
Meet Our Community with Svend
Svend, CfY Student Through this program, I’ve learned that you can only begin to understand someone’s perspective when they actually share it with you and that it is foolish to extend judgment onto another person without adequate knowledge of that perspective. This reservation of judgment will absolutely have practical applications, as too often most people …
CfY Snapshot: Rachel and Pearl
Rachel and Pearl on Match Night, 2017 This picture was taken during Match Night - I had just found out that Pearl and I were paired up for the year. This was the moment when the program felt real and tangible, and the fact that I would spend the year getting to know this student, …
J. Matt Miguel: CfY Gala Guest Speaker
J. Matt Miguel, CfY Alumni J. Matt Miguel, a graduate of Chief Sealth High School, was part of the CfY program from 2007-2009. We were able to hear firsthand how CfY impacted him and how his life has changed because of the presence of a CfY mentor. Read his inspiring and moving speech below. Good …
CfY Annual Auction Gala 2018
On Saturday, January 27th over 250 attendees raised $269,366 for Community for Youth! Student performers, a powerful speech from a CfY Alumni, and amazing auction items made for an unforgettable night. The generosity of all who attended is unparalleled and the support of our mission means so much. What a way to kick off 2018! …