Carol Wolff Development Director Our communities have recognized YouthZone as a pillar in positive youth development and advocacy for 44 years. Serving adolescents and parents from Aspen to Parachute, YouthZone strives to keep our communities safe, our families strong and...
Continue ReadingAscent 2020 Film Maker Hannah Pike: Mentoring through COVID-19
Claire Hemme Communications Coordinator For the past five years, the YouthZone Ascent fundraiser has showcased local youth talent on the stage. The rising threat of COVID-19 this spring meant that it was time to get creative. This year, the 2020...
Continue ReadingRami El Gharib Eagerly Continues Restorative Justice Work with YouthZone
Restorative Justice Coordinator Rami El Gharib seeks opportunities to blend the vulnerable population of our diverse communities into a safe space through his new role with YouthZone. Community building and conflict resolution are what interest Rami the most in his...
Continue ReadingYouthZone helps parents address racism with their kids
Lori Mueller Executive Director As a parent in today’s society it can be difficult to navigate through a topic as complex as racism, and if you are part of a white family, you may not even feel directly impacted by it. Remaining silent and ignoring these issues can perpetuates their existence. Today, more than ever before,...
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