Rami El Gharib Restorative Justice Coordinator YouthZone Restorative Justice program has received a $25,000 micro-grant from the Colorado Restorative Justice Coordinating Council. This grant will be used to fund the valley’s first youth LGBTQ+ safe space, known as The Space. ...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Celebrates Administrative Staff
Claire Hemme Communications Coordinator Every organization needs a “glue” to hold the staff together to keep things running smoothly. For some, this can be programs or spreadsheets, but here at YouthZone it’s our administrative staff, Linda Green and Mary...
Continue ReadingFundraising During a Pandemic: What it Means for a Non-profit
Claire Hemme Communications Coordinator YouthZone holds its annual Ascent fundraiser to gather enough funding to keep its services available for youth and families. We are grateful to be a part of a community that understands the challenges presented by state...
Continue ReadingYouth Find Restoration Through the Art of Conflict Resolution
Airen Goodman CYDC/Senate Bill 94 Coordinator Conflict is a normal part of life, an everyday challenge, and an opportunity to learn to express yourself and create change. The other day I asked one of my kids I work with...
Continue ReadingYouthZone’s Past Reaches Out
Lori Mueller Executive Director In early September, Colorado Governor, Jarid Polis declared Sept. 6 through Sept. 12 Youth Awareness Week. The week featured daily activities to celebrate and honor youth with professional development and engagement opportunities. In his proclamation, the...
Continue ReadingAmericorps VISTA Claire Hemme Lands At YouthZone
By Staff Claire Hemme’s journey to YouthZone began with an unplanned raft guiding position. After graduating from West Virginia University in the midst of the Covid-19 shutdown, Claire wasn’t sure how she would find a job. As the pandemic raged on, callbacks became fewer and fewer. Searching for a...
Continue Reading2020 Ascent Filmmaker Biographies
Belle Ebner: My name is Belle Ebner and I’m from Vail, Colorado. I am studying Journalism in school, and hope to gain some real-life experience here as well as learn all about my future occupation in school. Mya’s World: This...
Continue ReadingYouthZone’s annual fundraiser to share local youth films during virtual film fest
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...
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