Rising Reading Star: Emiliano’s Story

Rising Reading Star: Emiliano’s Story

Rising Reading Star: Emiliano’s Story When Emiliano started coming to CI Reading in fall of 2021, he was completely closed off. He found reading frustrating and hard, and he was distrustful of the adults who tried to help. At CI Reading, we love skeptical...
Beginning the Ripple

Beginning the Ripple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG2EyueTJccThe ripple of empowerment began over 25 years ago! In 1993, Brad and Carma took a step of faith, spending time with kids who needed love and hope. Check out this video that chronicles the early years of City Impact as the...
2021 Highlights

2021 Highlights

2021 HIGHLIGHTS 2021 was a year of growth and opportunity for City Impact youth. Despite the continued stress of pandemic pressures, the faithful support of our community provided new pathways to success for our students. YOUTH INTERNS: Two paid youth interns were...
Zahria

Zahria

Zahria has grown up at City Impact, coming to CI Kids every Tuesday then becoming a youth leader. Now, she’s on staff at City Impact teaching a classroom of 2nd graders every week. But life hasn’t always been easy for Zahria. Check out Zahria’s story in her own...
Celebrating Budding Leaders

Celebrating Budding Leaders

Last Tuesday was a special night at CI Kids, observing a rite of passage for our 5th-grade class. 5th-grade graduation is a milestone for CI kids and a chance for us to celebrate as a community. Youth leaders serve in every CI Kids classroom helping teachers, leading...
Leaders Building Community: Jaydlynn’s Story

Leaders Building Community: Jaydlynn’s Story

“I love having Jaydlynn serve as a Youth Leader at CI Kids. She’s got such an authentic connection with the kids. She’s a natural community builder,” says CI Kids Director Renee. Jaydlynn has been part of City Impact for 10 years, starting in kindergarten and now...
Growing Servant Leaders: Taylor’s Story

Growing Servant Leaders: Taylor’s Story

Taylor has been part of the City Impact family for 15 years. He started coming to Bible Club in kindergarten. “I got to hang out with my friends and make new friends. We would play games in the gym. We did devotionals and had a worship time every week. It was fun!”...