by Amanda | Apr 18, 2022 | CYCA, LampLighter
By Stephanie Gonzalez My term ended last week, and Olivia Wall took the helm of the Cooper-Young Community Association as the newly — and unanimously — elected president for the next two years. Olivia is a passionate member of the neighborhood and has shown her...
by thebeststeph | Feb 17, 2022 | CYCA, LampLighter, Uncategorized
By Stephanie Gonzalez In 2021, we saw some degree of return to normalcy, as far as the Cooper-Young Community Association goes. We were able to hold some of our fundraisers and neighborhood gatherings, and we even started a new event in the spring. Here’s a rundown of...
by Amanda | Dec 27, 2021 | CYCA, LampLighter
The Cooper-Young Community Association’s board lost one of its most long standing members this year when former president Debbie Sowell “retired,” after 18 years of service. Another of our long term members, June Hurt, recalled some of Debbie’s...
by Amanda | Nov 15, 2021 | Community News, CYCA, LampLighter
It’s November, which means it’s time for the CYCA’s annual Suzzane Striker Food Drive. This year, I wanted to remind everyone who Suzzane was, and why our food drive was named for her, so I asked June Hurt, former president of the CYCA and friend of...
by thebeststeph | Sep 28, 2020 | CYCA
By Stephanie Gonzalez, CYCA president After sending out surveys, talking to neighbors, and doing a lot of planning, we decided to take the Cooper-Young 4 Miler virtual this year. This is the only major fundraiser the Cooper-Young Community Association will hold this...
by thebeststeph | Jun 30, 2020 | CYCA, LampLighter
By Stephanie Gonzalez, CYCA president Normally right now, Cooper-Young Community Association volunteers would be preparing for our annual 4th of July Parade. Families would gather at Peabody Elementary School to enjoy each other’s company and make our way around...
