25 years of City Connects: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
All students deserve a chance to learn and thrive. That conviction is at the core of everything we do at City Connects. […]
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25th Anniversary Blog Post: Research-Practice Partnership
“When City Connects began,” explained founder Mary Walsh, “we wanted to see if the idea of supporting the whole child – which […]
A Year of Growth in Ireland
One year after the launch of the National Centre for City Connects Ireland (NCCCI), momentum for City Connects is growing thanks to […]
The Work We Do: Peyton Schick connects Minnesota Schools
Peyton Schick has built her career on helping children thrive. A desire to help support the whole child has pulled her along […]
Giraffes, basketballs, and groceries: A community approach to early math learning
Everyone from pediatricians to preschool teachers is encouraging daily reading to young children, at home and while out in the community. Uplifting […]
New Book Features City Connects as Prominent Approach to Addressing Educational Emergencies
The pandemic threw schools across the nation into crisis overnight. But for so many schools, this wasn’t the first time navigating an […]
Addressing Cold and Hunger in the Winter
All children deserve a chance to learn, but many face obstacles too steep for them to climb alone. In the winter, those […]
The Work We Do: Springfield Program Manager – Stephanie Sanabria
A City Connects Coordinator’s job is unique. They connect with teachers and parents, community partners and school administrators, to ensure each and […]
A City View: Indianapolis Launches Dashboard Showcasing City Connects Data
City Connects matches students with out-of-school resources to provide opportunities that build on their strengths and address the challenges they face. By […]
Who We Work With: The YMCA
Opportunities for students are just as important to their growth and development as access to basic needs services. The City Connects team […]