City Kids

Episode 10 is now live! Sammy, Orlando and special guest Neb Samuel explore the significance of dreaming big and surrounding yourself with supportive people who respect your goals. Tune in for inspiring advice on staying dedicated, consistent, and resilient against negativity as you chase your dreams! In this episode, hosts Sammy and Orlando chat with Neb, an ambitious 18-year-old real estate professional from Boston. Despite his youth, Neb has already explored various ventures, including real estate and trading. The conversation highlights the importance of time management, consistency, and maintaining a growth mindset. He emphasizes the value of taking initiative and not shying away from multiple ventures, even if some fail. Listen Now🎙: https://ow.ly/wfps50Uy2a8 #CityKidsPodcast #ForTheYouthByTheYouth #Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcasts #Spotify #Podcastlife #Podcaster #SpotifyPodcast #CityKids #CityKidsBoston

This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible youth of our city and beyond! We're especially thankful to have launched our City Kid scholarship this past year, and we couldn't be prouder to announce our first official awardee, Jacob Tessema! Jacob is a freshman at BU, pursuing his dreams in engineering. Here's to the bright futures ahead and the amazing impact our young leaders will make!🎉 #CityKidsBoston #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Thankful #CityKidsScholarship #FutureLeaders

Sammy & Orlando are back! Join us for a thought-provoking episode with Mr. Tyler Jackowski, a dedicated 27-year-old teacher with five years of experience. Tyler shares his innovative approach to education, emphasizing the importance of viewing students as complete human beings and creating a supportive classroom environment. Former student Nandi - and previous podcast guest - highlights Tyler's non-judgmental nature and the life lessons he incorporates into his teaching. Tyler critiques the outdated education system and advocates for adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of today’s learners, using social media like TikTok as a positive connection tool. Follow "fishin4clout" on TikTok for more from Tyler. Tune in to explore the future of education, the significance of emotional support, and the essential role of mutual respect in student-teacher relationships. This episode is a must-listen for educators and anyone passionate about transforming teaching! 🎙: https://ow.ly/2J9e50U6tsE

Today we salute our Veterans! Thank you for your service and for being role models for the next generation. Your bravery makes a difference in the lives of kids everywhere. Happy Veterans Day from City Kids! 💙 🇺🇸

Our Q2 Impact Report is here, showcasing the incredible strides we've made together! From inspiring the youth to fostering community connections, your support is making a real difference. Check out the impact report for what we have been up to these past Summer months. Visit our website to read the full report - https://lnkd.in/g2qWrErb

🌟 Exciting day at Brookline High 🌟 City Kids hosted a career pathways session with Steps to Success, diving into the world of real estate with their students. Our amazing speakers, Markese Daise, Sammy Cintra, and Cristian Lorenzo, shared insights of the field and answered questions, sparking a vibrant discussion about the many facets of real estate careers. Grateful for the engagement and enthusiasm from these fantastic students! Greatful to support this amazing organization and a big thank you to Destuania Perry & Nia Jacobs for having us today. 🏡💼 #CityKids #CityRealtyBoston #RealEstateCareers #StepsToSuccess #EmpowerTheYouth

This month, our founder Steve Whalen had the privilege of visiting the Maine Community Integration Community Integration in Lewiston, ME! 🌟 MCI’s mission is to uplift diverse cultures and bridge gaps for both immigrants and locals, creating real social change. We’re excited to support their incredible work by donating 10 Chromebooks for their dedicated health outreach workers. Together, we’re enhancing resources for New Mainer youth and their families! 💻❤️ For more information about MCI and to support their mission please visit: www.mcimaine.org #CityKids #MaineCommunityIntegration #YouthEmpowerment

And that's a wrap on our annual surf camp with YES this Summer!🌊🏄🏻♂️ ☀️ We had an incredible time watching these Boston youths experience the joy of surfing and the camaraderie with their community. It was a privilege to work with both returning participants and new YES faces in Hampton, NH. Being able to provide an environment for them to learn and experience new things while building upon their skills and confidence in the water made it all worth it! A heartfelt thank you to Dave Cropper and the team at Cinnamon Rainbows for their exceptional support each year. We eagerly look forward to next summer’s Surf Camps! #CityKids #YESChinatown #BostonCityKids #BostonNonprofit #SurfCamp #HamptonBeach

Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟🎓 We are proud to introduce the newest City Kids Scholarship. This opportunity was created to empower the young minds of Boston and beyonds youth and support their educational journeys. The City Kids Scholarship is a program designed to provide financial assistance and support to underserved students from Boston and surrounding urban areas who are pursuing higher education. This scholarship aims to help students overcome financial barriers and create opportunities for them to achieve their educational goals. 10 Recipients will be chosen to for the City Kids Scholarship to receive $1,000 in funding to cover tuition fees, books, and other educational expenses. If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity please share. Qualifying high school seniors & college freshman can apply using this link: https://lnkd.in/eZ-ygJDu Let's make dreams become reality. #citykidsscholarship #futureleaders #empowereducation

The Oak Square YMCA has been a cornerstone of the Brighton community for decades. Last week, we continued our support for this fantastic organization with a $10,000 donation in support for helping youth and teens develop essential skills and healthy habits for life. Thanks to the amazing team at the Y, we toured the facilities and got to meet their teen leaders. It was heartwarming to see kids enjoying a safe, educational, and fun environment within the local community. We’re proud to support the Y’s youth programs and their amazing team, lead by Director Kerry Jackson-Lee! For more information about the Oak Square YMCA programs visit: https://lnkd.in/eSgAvBPS