CACNY 30th Anniversary Gala

Founded in 1989, CACNY began as an informal gathering of community-based organizations (CBOs) involved in assisting New York City's young adults to gain access to college. As the need and increasing college costs continued to bar many with hopes of higher education, the network members placed a particular emphasis on helping students and their families apply for and receive financial aid. By the mid-'90s, CACNY's founders grew the membership to include colleges, high schools, and other diverse CBOs. This expansion permitted us to broaden our knowledge-network, extend CACNY's member services, and enhance collaborative participation for professionals working in this specialized arena. Our growth since 1989 has had an impact on the education professionals and organizations working to help New York students realize their higher education and career goals. To date, more than 500 schools, colleges, and community-based organizations are proud members of the College Access Consortium of New York... and we are still growing.