Written by a 14 year old client who was a part of the SB94 district court program I worked with YouthZone through the Senate Bill 94 (SB-94) program. This program gives funding for a program through the Division of Youth...
Continue ReadingInsight to Impact Highlighted by Denver-Based Consulting Group
Harvests Inc. recently interviewed former YouthZone executive director Debbie Wilde regarding the work at Insight to Impact. The company was investiaging social enterprise in Colorado and was impressed with Insight to Impact and the YouthZone assessment survey. Harvests, Inc. is...
Continue ReadingGood Shepherd Lutheran Church Volunteers Help YouthZone
On Sunday, Septemeber 8, members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenwood Springs volunteered at several projects throughout the community, including the Glenwood Springs YouthZone office. Volunteers Susan and John Gorman and Doug Straw went above and beyond the planned...
Continue ReadingHow To Talk To Your Daughter About Her Body
“Step one: don’t talk to your daughter about her body, except to teach her how it works. Don’t say anything if she’s lost weight. Don’t say anything if she’s gained weight. If you think your daughter’s body looks amazing, don’t...
Continue ReadingFormer YouthZone Executive Director Honored
Former YouthZone executive director, Debbie Wilde, was recently recognized along with several peers for “dedication and commitment to the Colorado criminal and juvenile justice systems and citizens of the state through years of service on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency...
Continue ReadingUnited Companies Donates to YouthZone
United Companies, formerly LaFarge, hosted its 25th annual charity golf tournament in August. One hundred percent of proceeds go to charity, including YouthZone. This year, YouthZone received $1,900. Thanks to tournament organizer Phil Long, all golfers and donors, and to United...
Continue ReadingReach Out Colorado – Community Resource and Referral Center
reach-out-colorado.org ROC was born out of the realization that in spite of existing charitable organizations, needs in the community are still going unmet. One factor is that those in need either do not know WHERE to go or do not...
Continue ReadingWhat I Learned At YouthZone
During the Mountain Rider Turtle Run Fundraiser for YouthZone I experienced a variety of different perspectives from people. It changed the way I think about everything I do. At the fundraiser BBQ my jobs were serving food and separating tickets. It felt...
Continue ReadingWhat Are You Role Modeling to Your Children
by: Patty Schaffner, Pals Volunteer Mentoring Director Shopping at City Market last week, I noticed a woman with two elementary aged girls husking their corn on the cob and putting the husks back in the bin. I mentioned to them...
Continue ReadingA Lesson from the Lettuce
by: Lisa Detweiler, YouthZone Operations Manager This Summer volunteers and staff planted a vegetable garden at our office in Glenwood Springs. One day in April, 20 volunteers helped dig up the soil and plant the first seeds. How exciting when the first radish poked...
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