Alumni Stories

Alumni Stories at CCP: Student success, community impact, and the power of education.

Read stories of how the CCP alumni community helps students break barriers and achieve their goals. Thanks to your generosity, these stories showcase the real-world impact of your support on students and their families. Together, we’re transforming lives and enriching our city through education.

Atiya Goldsmith-Irby ’08

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Atiya Goldsmith-Irby, Alumna, Scholarship Creator “Giving back isn’t just about money or providing housing for others; the journey is about finding meaningful ways to make a difference in the lives of others.”Atiya Goldsmity-Irby ‘08Scholarship Creator…

Fatima Abbas ’05

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I mostly grew up in Philadelphia, in the Feltonville-Olney section. I was homeschooled for high school, and I graduated when I was 16. I was ready to go to college academically, but I wanted a…

Yamilet del Carmen ’04

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Yamilet del Carmen is a passionate advocate for education, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist. Born and raised in a disadvantaged area of Venezuela, she pursued an industrial engineering degree before moving to the United States…