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Youth Mentoring: This is How We Do It

We can talk at length about the generational problems in our world and how our young people are affected. They face ongoing struggles with violence, body image issues, racial unrest, economic woes, and a change of life due to a worldwide pandemic. What if I told you that there is a tangible, hands-on approach…

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Success story 10 years in the making

Wilfredo has been involved with our youth programs for 10 years, from Whiz Kids, to Teen Impact to now Rising Scholars. Here is a snapshot of a conversation he had with our staff member Arturo Minera, who has been a close mentor to Wilfredo over the years: Q: How would you describe yourself? A:…

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Widower finds purpose as Little Village ‘grandpa’

By Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services When Tom Cruze’s wife passed away in 2017 after 44 years of marriage, he found himself alone and was looking for something to help fill the void in his life. He began volunteering with our Thanksgiving Exchange, which takes place in his neighborhood of Westwood. Several month…

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Today’s hero: Chris Evans, Youth mentor

By Robin Wagner
Director of Volunteer Services, City Gospel Mission

During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization, and the catalysts for the life-change and spiritual growth that happens every day at City Gospel Mission. You are God’s hands and heart in action.

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Today’s hero: Helen Brooks, ballet volunteer

By Robin Wagner Director of Volunteer Services, City Gospel Mission During this national Volunteer Appreciation Week, we give our sincere thanks for each of you – over 2,500 strong – who give your time and effort to build into the lives of so many people who need uplifted. You are the bedrock of our organization,…

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My teen journey from service to faith

By Isabella Moses City Gospel Mission Intern From a young age, the values of City Gospel Mission were instilled in me. My mother, who has been working at City Gospel Mission for 10 years, brought her faith and the spirit of her work home. I grew up learning about the meaning of serving others, giving…

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Gayle & Madison

Over the past 5 years, Maddie’s mentor Gayle has seen her at her lowest. Dyslexia. Depression. Doubt. Fear. So sitting on a bench at the University of Cincinnati during the senior’s first college visit, reflecting on how far Maddie has come, Gayle was overcome with emotion. “There have been a lot of ups and downs,…

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Lilly & Katie: A dance can mean so much

When sisters Lilly and Katie joined our Princesses Ballet program, they were painfully shy. Lilly didn’t even have the nerve to try to dance. She sat and watched. The girls, who have health challenges, gradually became more comfortable under the guidance of site leader Grace Shivers, a former Cincinnati Ballet dancer. Despite cerebral palsy, low…

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Sabrina’s Story

Whiz Kid Sabrina recently was asked by her eighth-grade teacher to list three heroes for a writing assignment. Here is what she wrote: “My mentor, because she is always there for me. (Teaching assistant) Mr. Hill, because he has had problems like me and helps me. The Lord, because He is always there for me, and…

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Norvelin’s Story

“I was scared of reading. Then I learned to read a lot better because of Whiz Kids.” For Norvelin, the impact Whiz Kids tutoring is having on his life goes much deeper than just learning how to read better. It’s impacting his entire family positively. Norvelin often interprets for his parents. They are from Guatemala…