Stories

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 small groups, and serving …

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 serving as a Youth …

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 …

Summer Reading Camp

CI Reading Supports Students During the Pandemic This June and July, City Impact’s Summer Reading Camp is reaching 57 children with fun, engaging, and interactive literacy tutoring, while prioritizing all directed health measures. We are SO excited to have kids back in our building! The Lincoln COVID Sewists made and …

Gio & Tim

Gio is a freshman at Lincoln Northeast who has grown up in City Impact’s faith programs. He and his mentor, Tim, have been together for five years. “Gio is such an amazing and special kid. I can’t tell you how much I value our relationship. He’s in the middle of …

So often people want to write her off, thinking she’s too much trouble to deal with. But at City Impact, Lynajsha has a home. She has friends, teachers, and leaders who are patient and take the time to get to know her. At City Impact, Lynajsha is not defined by her disorders, she is defined as a beloved daughter of God, an image bearer, and now a leader.