DENVER METRO
GRANT & IMPACT R E P O R T2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DENVER YOUTHBOARD PAGE 4
SOUTH METRO YOUTHBOARD PAGE 6
DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTHBOARD PAGE 8
NORTH METRO YOUTHBOARD PAGE 10
NORTHWEST YOUTHBOARD PAGE 12
AURORA YOUTHBOARD PAGE 14
IMPACT PARTNERS & FUND DONORS PAGE 16
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OUR MISSION
Unleashing the power of youth to change the world.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
THE PROGRAM
Teams of high school students (YouthBoards) raise awareness
and funding for community issues while becoming leaders and change-makers. Since 2010, youth leaders have raised and
granted almost $245,000!
2020 SUMMARY
6 $25,777
9 11,781YOUTHBOARDS RAISED
AT-RISK YOUTH IMPACTEDNONPROFIT RECIPIENTS
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DENVER YOUTHBOARD
Participants Facilitator: Susie Roman
Itzel Aldrete
Theo Chalecki
Madeline Chalecki*
Patrick Craine
Gabriel Dave
Henry Fox* Keala Gapin*
Darwin Leyva
Sunny Lux Bryant*
Miles Lux Bryant*
Madison Moore*
Amelia Nugent*
Annie Reynolds*
Andrew Wilten Essai Yonas
Funding Priorities
Educational Support for Immigrant & Refugee Youth
Legal Assistance for Immigrant & Refugee Youth
Health Care Access for Immigrant & Refugee Youth
Raised: $3,650
*Executive Committee MemberPAGE 4
DENVER GRANTEE
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network - $3,650
RMIAN provides free immigration legal services to indigent children and families who have been victims of abuse, abandonment, neglect, persecution, torture, human trafficking, sexual assault, and other violence.
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Grant Winner YouthRoots Impact Award Recipient
SOUTH METRO YOUTHBOARD
Participants Facilitator: Jeremy Katz
Kyla Carey
Aidan Craine
Marina Craven
Conner Craven*
Lauren Falicia
Shelnna Huynh Kira Isenhart
Sriya Kasu
Theron (TJ) Labrie
Cici Lopez
Talia Richard-Lande
Benjamin Schreiber*
Dustin Trevino
Grant Webster* Megan Wick
Funding Priorities
Climate Change
Immigrant Rights
Raised: $5,122
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SOUTH METRO GRANTEES
Hope Communities - $2,560.76
Hope Communities builds communities of opportunity in greater Denver through supportive and affordable rental housing – providing pathways that make it possible for children and adults to achieve their personal and economic goals. They are committed to preserving the rich cultural diversity of the neighborhoods they serve and do their part to ensure Denver remains a city of opportunity for all.
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350 Colorado- $2,560.76
The mission of 350 Colorado (350CO) is to work locally to help build the global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and transition to a sustainable future. 350 Colorado has established itself as the largest Colorado-based grassroots network focused on taking action to stop climate change.
Grant Winners YouthRoots Impact Award Recipients
DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTHBOARD
Participants Facilitator: Kaleena Kovach
Isabelle Cetta
Hunter Graham* Griffin Hayrynen*
Kaden Hayrynen
Olivia Myers*
Aeryal Olson
Finley Pool*
Marissa Segal Paige Sowitch
Joanna (Wendy) Werner
Melanie Zhou*
Funding Priorities
Mental Health
Gun Violence
Sexual Health
Raised: $3,845
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DOUGLAS COUNTY GRANTEES
PeaceWorks, Inc. - $1,922.42
PeaceWorks, Inc. provides assistance for survivors of relationship violence and abuse, including intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and teen dating violence. PeaceWorks owns and operates Safe Shelter, a temporary secure home for individuals and families who are experiencing intimate partner violence.
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Project Helping - $1,922.42
Project Helping’s mission is to improve mental wellness through the practice of “kyndfulness”, which is a daily practice that includes volunteering, intentional acts of kindness, and gratitude.
Grant Winners YouthRoots Impact Award Recipients
NORTH METRO YOUTHBOARD
Participants Facilitator: Aaron Earley
Mateo Brown
Danae Castaneda Daniella Chavez
Jessica Dam*
Zulma Garcia
Dakota Gutierrez
Enrique Hernandez
Nyla Jackson* Jasnoor Kaur
Neida Medina
Jazmine Monge*
Abigail Payan Sanchez* Lindsey Pham*
Autumn Riehemann*
Yaharabitt Rubio Rodriguez*
Angel Sosa-Adame*
Luz Villalobos*
Kim Villalobos* Joey Vongphasouk
Patricia Weti*
Funding Priorities
Substance Abuse
Resources for Immigrant Youth & Families
Suicide Prevention
Raised: $4,973
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NORTH METRO GRANTEES
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center - $1,243.25
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center’s mission is to advocate for children and youth, drive systemic reform, and boldly challenge the status quo so that every young person who has experienced trauma or instability has the opportunity to thrive.
Grant Winners YouthRoots Impact Award Recipients
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Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network - $1,243.25
RMIAN provides free immigration legal services to indigent children and families who have been victims of abuse, abandonment, neglect, persecution, torture, human trafficking, sexual assault, and other violence.
Savio House - $1,243.25
Savio House is a child wellness organization dedicated to keeping children with their families when destructive behaviors like abuse, neglect, and addiction threaten to tear families apart.
Second Wind Fund - $1,243.25
Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy.
NORTHWEST YOUTHBOARD - RAISE
Participants Facilitator: Ashley Jaramillo
Rhea Alexander
Mariajose Baca Ochoa* Luz Bracamontes
Yubia Delgado
Brenda Escobar*
Yuridia Gomez-Rodriguez
Andrea Leyva*
Max Link Micah Quinn
Funding Priorities
Youth Homelessness
Youth Mental Health Services
Youth Substance Abuse Services
Raised: $2,900
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NORTHWEST GRANTEE
Maria Droste Counseling Center - $2,900
The Maria Droste Counseling Center was formed out of the understanding that people need access to counseling regardless of their ability to pay. They bridge the gaps in available counseling services for underserved populations in the Denver area. Since its inception, the organization has grown in targeted ways to meet significant, unmet mental health needs in the community.
Grant Winner YouthRoots Impact Award Recipient
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YOUTHBOARD SPONSORED BY:
AURORA YOUTHBOARD - RAISE
Participants Facilitator: Lena McCain
Varunavi Battula
Allie Clark*
Alva Estrada
Sara Eyassu
Eyana Geda
Tori Harwell* Emily Nguyen
Kami Pollack
Ana Simon
Avishi Singh
Palmy Tran
Selihom Yosief
Aisha Yusuf
Funding Priorities
Teen Dating Violence
Raised: $5,287
*Executive Committee Member
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AURORA GRANTEE
PeaceWorks, Inc - $5,287
PeaceWorks, Inc. provides assistance for survivors of relationship violence and abuse, including intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and teen dating violence. PeaceWorks owns and operates Safe Shelter, a temporary secure home for individuals and families who are experiencing intimate partner violence.
Grant Winner YouthRoots Impact Award Recipient
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YOUTHBOARD SPONSORED BY:
IMPACT PARTNERS & FUND DONORS
A special thank you to our Impact Partners, who meet with and mentor students to allow them to practice the skills they learn in YouthRoots in the real world and donate to their causes. We also want to thank the individuals who donated to the YouthBoard Grant Fund through student fundraisers.
Lizeth Aguilar Julia Alvarez | Point b(e) Strategies Fikre Amdeta Arlene Armata Beth Armijo | Armijo Design Group Tim Belber | The Alchemia Group LLC Kristian Blessington Paul Books | Palisade Partners Lacey Books Conway Brew | Cigna Jessica Byler Jane Cady Leslie Cady Susan Cady Madolyn Chandler Chick-fil-A Chipotle Judy Christiansen Chris Christopulous | AdCellerant Ashley Clevenger | The Denver Foundation Dawn Cominksy Janie Contreras Johnson | Chase
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Sandra Cook | IMPACT100 Metro Denver Elisa Corry | Boy Scouts of America Cathi & Karsten Cox Celeste Delgado Tony DiSimone | Confluence Companies Corinne DiVittorio | Rose Andem Center Melinda Elkind Alexa Elsner Karl Engelmann Lorena Estrada Anita Falicia Joseph Gallagher Grant Garstka | City of Denver Heidi & Brad Gassman | Wade Ash Woods Hill & Farley, P.C. Kevin Graff | Oakwood Real Estate Emily Granath Griswold | Partners in Pediatrics Hayley Hamilton Roz & Brian Harbaugh Heidi Hardin Jennifer Harris | Center for Youth Program Quality Ed Harvey | Harvey Economics Mimi Hernandez Todd Hoffman | Good Funds Lending Mike Hommel | Designs by Sundown Garrett Hommel | Moody Insurance Katie & Jeremy Howard Matt Huelskamp | Hyder Construction Kenneth Huynh
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IMPACT PARTNERS & FUND DONORS
Jesse & Allyson Jacoby Genesis Jasso Brandon Johnson | Johnson Financial Group Greg Johnson | Calibrate Real Estate Jeremy Katz Wendy Kelly Robynn Kuhns | Hayes Family Foundation Melissa Kunz Dan Lagerborg | Northwestern Mutual Rob Lawrence | Johnson Financial Group Dalena Le Thai Le Rachelle Lifpitz Michele Lynett Alejandra Major | Adolph Coors Foundation KC & Mary Matthews Mike McCubbin | IMA Caroline Miner | Palisade Partners Megan Mistler | Mistler Family Foundation Matt Mueller | Maryland Creek Ranch Builders Aster Niga Todd Olinger Brittany Olson | Lockton Companies Rafael Ornelas Jr. Neha Patel Katie Payer | Katie Payer Consulting Kelli Prall Josh Pruyn | Savio House
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IMPACT PARTNERS & FUND DONORS
IMPACT PARTNERS & FUND DONORS
Ben Rainey | Wealth Point Andrew Ramunno Sue Reilly | Group14 Engineering Abby Reynolds Michael Rhodes | IRI Tracey Ridenour Matt Ruhland | Collins Cockrel & Cole Law Firm Jamie & Heather Sabatier Donna Sanford Rick Scott Greg Segal | Stone-Segal Wealth Management Kathryn Sherick Peter Standley Colin Stone | Hyder Construction Jamie Stone | MSW Financial Partners Mike Strand | Polsinelli Palmy Tran Cody Truitt | Cureton Midstream Brian Trujillo | The Nice Group of Raymond James Marisa Valeras Brenda Vaughn The Weinstein Family Tim Welland | Palisade Partners Judy Wick Philip Wick Shimber Wodaje Rob Zaback | Middle Fork Energy Partners Chris Zlocki
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