Youth Advocacy in Action
Established in the Spring of 2007, the CYC is a youth-led advocacy organization dedicated to affecting positive change within the town of Cumberland, RI. We believe that youth voice provides a unique and powerful perspective on town issues. Committed to sharing the ideas of our peers, the CYC strives to improve the community and expand opportunities for learning and wellness among youth.
The Commission is unique in that it works closely with Advisor Liz Lemire, Director of The Office of Children, Youth and Learning, Cumberland Town Council liaison, Mia Ackerman as well as it's founder, Mayor Dan McKee. The Commissioners apply and attend a Summer Leadership Academy before being approved as a member of the Commission. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with our projects and events.
We encourage High School students who reside in Cumberland to apply for next year's Commission. This year, Middle School students are welcome to apply to be a Junior Commissioner. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1 and are due in May. Please CLICK HERE to print your application.
The CYC appreciates any suggestions or ideas and hopes that you support our efforts!
Cumberland High School Graduate Matthew Diamond was recognized with the 2011 Cox Charities Afterschool Exemplary Youth Worker Award this month for his role as CO- Founder of the CYC. Vice-President of Cox Business, Mark Scott presented the award at the Rhode Island Aftershool Plus Alliance's 2011 "Lights On Afterschool Breakfast of Champions". Over 400 were in attendance to hear remarks by Commissioner Gist, Congressman Cicilline and a keynote speech by youth advocate and author, Wes Moore.
The Award was given to Matthew for his work as co-founder with Mayor McKee of the Cumberland Youth Commission and his continued dedication to the youth of Cumberland as the Director of the Summer Leadership Academy offered at the Office of Children, Youth and Learning. He is currently a Senior at Clark University completing his double Bachelor's in Politics and American/European History. He will continue with his Master's Degree work in Public Administration while also returning for the 2012 Summer Leadership Academy offered in August for students in Middle School and High School who reside in Cumberland. His long -term plans include attending law school and continuing to support the youth in the town of Cumberland. The $1,000 donation by Cox Charities will benefit the Cumberland Youth Commission's new Scholarship Program. To donate to the Youth Commission or for more information, contact OCYL at 401-475-0929.
Photo Above: Mayor Dan McKee, Award Recipient Matthew Diamond, OCYL Director and CYC Advisor, Liz Lemire pictured at the RIASPA Breakfast of Champions on October 21, 2011. The event was hosted by RIASPA and United Way of Rhode Island.
The Commission is unique in that it works closely with Advisor Liz Lemire, Director of The Office of Children, Youth and Learning, Cumberland Town Council liaison, Mia Ackerman as well as it's founder, Mayor Dan McKee. The Commissioners apply and attend a Summer Leadership Academy before being approved as a member of the Commission. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with our projects and events.
We encourage High School students who reside in Cumberland to apply for next year's Commission. This year, Middle School students are welcome to apply to be a Junior Commissioner. Applications will be accepted beginning April 1 and are due in May. Please CLICK HERE to print your application.
The CYC appreciates any suggestions or ideas and hopes that you support our efforts!
Cumberland High School Graduate Matthew Diamond was recognized with the 2011 Cox Charities Afterschool Exemplary Youth Worker Award this month for his role as CO- Founder of the CYC. Vice-President of Cox Business, Mark Scott presented the award at the Rhode Island Aftershool Plus Alliance's 2011 "Lights On Afterschool Breakfast of Champions". Over 400 were in attendance to hear remarks by Commissioner Gist, Congressman Cicilline and a keynote speech by youth advocate and author, Wes Moore.
The Award was given to Matthew for his work as co-founder with Mayor McKee of the Cumberland Youth Commission and his continued dedication to the youth of Cumberland as the Director of the Summer Leadership Academy offered at the Office of Children, Youth and Learning. He is currently a Senior at Clark University completing his double Bachelor's in Politics and American/European History. He will continue with his Master's Degree work in Public Administration while also returning for the 2012 Summer Leadership Academy offered in August for students in Middle School and High School who reside in Cumberland. His long -term plans include attending law school and continuing to support the youth in the town of Cumberland. The $1,000 donation by Cox Charities will benefit the Cumberland Youth Commission's new Scholarship Program. To donate to the Youth Commission or for more information, contact OCYL at 401-475-0929.
Photo Above: Mayor Dan McKee, Award Recipient Matthew Diamond, OCYL Director and CYC Advisor, Liz Lemire pictured at the RIASPA Breakfast of Champions on October 21, 2011. The event was hosted by RIASPA and United Way of Rhode Island.
Co- Founder Matt Diamond and Mayor Dan McKee.
Check out our twitter account for updates:
http://twitter.com/thecyc
Check out our twitter account for updates:
http://twitter.com/thecyc
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OCYL 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Suite 2 Cumberland, RI 02864
401-475-0929/401-475-6862(fax)
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