We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to pursue education. In a supportive place, every student can thrive and find their potential. Our programs exist to re-engage adults in learning through basic literacy, high school equivalency, college, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Tutors work one-on-one with students based on their level…

City Gospel Mission comes alongside under-resourced and first-generation college students who are the proud recipients of the Cincinnati Christian University Urban Scholars scholarship award. Before their first semester of college, scholarship recipients attend our 6-week college prep course that covers such topics as campus life, college writing, study skills, leadership, intercultural communication and time management.…

We give at-risk children caring, enduring, one-to-one relationships that change their lives. Are you interested in becoming a mentor? Just a few hours each week can make a big difference in the life of a child. Our mentors help children envision a better future, improve communication with their families and friends and feel loved and…

Have you always wanted to share the knowledge you have gained along your path, be it career or personal, but are unsure of how to do so? Become part of the CYC Speaker’s Bureau and take a single day to share your expertise, profession and/or talent with the young people we serve. Some of our opportunities…

As a tutor, you will interact with Breakthrough Cincinnati middle school students on Saturday mornings at the Oakley, Walnut Hills, and Norwood public libraries. Students bring homework to work on or a list of subjects they need help reviewing. You will work with small groups or individual students for an hour and a half, helping…

A CYC mentor is a positive adult advocate in the life of a vulnerable student. As a college mentor, CYC matches you with an incoming college freshman to provide academic and personal support and encourage a successful first year. This is a one-year commitment and is done via an online platform. CYC mentors keep students in…