A Coalition for College Access and Lasting Success.

Carolina Youth Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that nurtures and propels high-achieving, under-resourced students to and through college.

Our Story

From a Bold Idea to a Community Movement.

CYC was founded in February 2018 through a generous founding gift from the Albemarle Foundation, by co-founders Aaron Randolph and Kathryn Kissam. Their model drew from the proven success of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition — adapting it for Charlotte’s unique communities and expanding it to serve more students every year.

What started with a handful of students has grown into one of Charlotte’s most respected college access programs — with two locations, a robust team, and a network of mentors, donors, and partners who believe in what CYC is building.

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