Investing in Juvenile Diversion: A Path Towards a Brighter Future By Paula Johnson Hall, LPC, LAC, NCC As winter settles upon our community, the team at YouthZone is excited to share the incredible work we continue to do in...
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Denver Broncos Foundation Announces 8 Grants to Nonprofits Through 2023 Inspire Change Outreach We’re thrilled to share that YouthZone has been included in the recent Denver Broncos Foundation’s announcement, recognizing eight nonprofits with grants through the 2023 Inspire Change Outreach....
Continue ReadingNavigating the Holiday Season: Combatting Substance Use
Navigating the Holiday Season: Combatting Substance Use As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of festive celebrations, family gatherings, and the pressures of gift-giving. However, for individuals on the path of recovery,...
Continue ReadingColorado Gives Day, In Perspective of a Local Non-profit
Colorado Gives Day, in perspective of a local non-profit by Lily Jones, published by KDNK on December 4, 2023 Listen to the interview with Ali Naaseh-Shahry on the KDNK website HERE. Colorado Gives Day is tomorrow, and nonprofits all...
Continue ReadingInvesting in Change: YouthZone’s Comprehensive Approach to Our Valleys’ Challenges
Investing in Change: YouthZone’s Comprehensive Approach to Our Valleys’ Challenges by Written by Ali Naaseh-Shahry for YouthZone, published in the Post Independent on December 4, 2023 Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. As the days become...
Continue ReadingEmpowering the 9th District: YouthZone’s Impact through Diversion Programming
Empowering the 9th District: YouthZone’s Impact through Diversion Programming By Ali Naaseh-Shahry YouthZone is a formidable force in Western Colorado, passionately supporting young people and their families through our award-winning diversion and advocacy program. Through our significant collaboration with...
Continue ReadingAspen Times News Article: Celebrate Your True Colors
Celebrate Your True Colors by Kimberly Nicolette, published in the Aspen Times on November 9, 2023 Read the Article on the Sopris Sun website HERE. YouthZone partners with other community organizations to highlight youth’s creativity and resilience. Community...
Continue ReadingKMTS Connections Interview: Oct. 26th, 2023
KMTS Connections Interview with Jami Hayes on Oct. 26th, 2023 We would like to express our gratitude to KMTS for the recent Connections Interview! It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to share the positive impact work...
Continue ReadingCelebrating Growth and Local Potential: YouthZone Promotions Tania Beltran and Ali Naaseh-Shahry
Celebrating Growth and Local Potential: YouthZone Promotions Tania Beltran and Ali Naaseh-Shahry Promoting and recruiting within YouthZone is more than just an organization strategy—it’s a deeply personal commitment to fostering a thriving and successful work environment. We understand the...
Continue ReadingCelebrating a Legacy: Remembering our Founding Member, Marilyn Rae Hall
Celebrating a Legacy: Remembering our Founding Member, Marilyn Rae Hall It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of our dear founding member, Marilyn Rae Hall, a true pillar of the YouthZone...
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