It doesn’t take long to see the strong bond that has formed between Hyun and Mireya who have been matched for 3 years as part of Community for Youth’s (CfY) mentoring program. They demonstrate the deep connections and authentic relationships impacting both the students and adult mentors who participate in our unique mentoring model. Mireya, …
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Meet Our Community with Alexus
Alexus at LAUNCH I got involved with CfY through my friend Kaga, who has been doing CfY for 2 years now. He told me about how much fun it is and all the connections you end up making. Before CFY, I would have never interacted with a majority of the people from my school. Now …
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 …
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, …
Alumni Spotlight: Ruby Tsoi
Ruby Tsoi, CfY Alumni Ruby was involved with CfY for three years and recently graduated from Cleveland High School earlier this year. We caught up with Ruby to see how her experiences with CfY are still impacting her after graduation: “When I was involved with CfY, I was able to befriend people of various ages …
Current Match Spotlight: Stephanie and Johairah
Stephanie, left, and Johairah Stephanie and Johairah are embarking on their second year together in the CfY program. Stephanie told us about their relationship and what she’s looking forward to this year: “When we met the first night at camp we sat in a big circle for our icebreaker. I sat next to Johairah. We …
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Meet Our Community with Kiddus
Why did you join CfY? CfY gave me the opportunity to seek guidance from adults who want the best for me, and to meet other students around my age who I can build relationships with. How has the experience changed you? CfY had a good impact on my life. It’s a place where kids can …
Meet Our Community with Johairah
Why did you join CfY? I joined CfY because I constantly heard my friends talking about their plans with their mentors or family group. I felt like I was missing out on a good experience, so I asked them if it’s worth joining since I was busy with other activities after school, and they said, …
To Be Needed
Monica performing at Hip Hop Artist Residency By Hoang Ngo It’s good to be wanted. But it’s better to be needed. This was essentially how alumna Monica (2012-14) felt about Community for Youth (CfY). She originally joined CfY because she “wanted” to be a part of a community that was for youth and would inspire …
Eat First, and Try New Things
Damian and Thang By Hoang Ngo Since the spring of 2016, senior Thang and his mentor Damian’s relationship has grown into a genuine friendship filled with trust and joy. Their mutual love for food and adventurous spirits prompted their motto: eat first, and try new things. The pair starts every activity with food. “We …