Summer 2021 was amazing at HVCC in Del Norte, CO-8 weeks and 219 kiddos. Youth enjoyed the Great Sand Dunes, science, art, reading, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, theater, and giving back to the community with over 500 volunteer hours! #youthdevelopment#characterdevelpment
The Cardinal Institute’s effort will allow families to pursue educational options that work best for their children. The Hope Scholarship enables low-income families to access schools that meet students’ individual needs. #accesstoeducation
The American Indian College Fund supports Native American students by increasing educational access and success at 35 tribal colleges. Our Foundation is pleased to partner with the Fund to make an investment in the future of AICF students.#accesstoeducation#educationsuccess
We are proud to support #HomegrownTalentCO! These schools and communities introduced new #workbasedlearning opportunities for students despite challenges of the last year. In 2020-21, East and West Grand School Districts placed 62 interns with 58 businesses across both districts.
Foundation staff visited the Numbers in Nature exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. We learned a lot & got lost in the mirror maze! The Museum fosters a passion for nature & science & is creating a community that loves & understands our natural world.#numbersinnature
The Right to Earn a Living Act, championed by the Beacon Center, highlights the need for licensing reform and opportunities to roll back government red tape, making it easier for hardworking Tennesseans to find a job or start a business.
Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and tools to help women thrive in work and in life. #independence#womeninbusiness#dressforsuccess
Reaching Out to Community and Kids (ROCK) serves youth, families, and seniors in the Dove Creek community by providing food relief, youth and family enrichment, and community events. ROCK provides a safe and structured place for young people to spend time and build skills.
Last week, our board of trustees unanimously selected Carrie Tynan as the Foundation’s next executive director. Carrie says she is humbled by the confidence placed in her by the Trustees and is enthusiastic to build upon the work of her predecessors. Congratulations, Carrie!
In Colorado, 1 in 5 young people grows up without a trusted adult they can count on. Have you thought about becoming a mentor but don’t know where to start?Learn more and find a program near you with the Mentor Connector!
In addition to one-to-one mentoring, @TrueNorth4Youth is helping Telluride-area youth gain summer employment and important life-skills! Awesome job, True North Youth Program!