Each and every young person that comes through the doors of YouthZone is unique and special. Five years ago, a young boy named Billy, at the urging of a school counselor, came to YouthZone in search of a mentor. Billy...
Continue ReadingStories of Triumph: Paul
Sometimes, when young people make mistakes and find themselves in trouble, it can lead to a very positive outcome. This was the case for Paul, a recent story of triumph. Paul came to YouthZone the way more than 65% of...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Hosts Colorado Mentoring Partnership Meeting in Glenwood Springs
YouthZone Hosts Colorado Mentoring Partnership Meeting in Glenwood Springs For non-profit organizations like YouthZone, mentoring is an important component for continued success. Recently, YouthZone hosted a relatively new organization, Colorado Mentoring Partnership (CMP), and a number of representatives from non-profit...
Continue ReadingStories of Triumph: James
For many kids, substance abuse and addiction at an early age is just part of a much bigger picture. For one young person, James*, understanding his family’s history with mental health issues is the key to his future success in...
Continue ReadingIt’s Time for a Thank You!
An “exit interview” is a time to assess progress made while at Youthzone, discuss met and unmet needs, and celebrate the youth successfully completing all the components of the contract(s) that he or she helped create to satisfy court requirements....
Continue ReadingKiss N’ Squeal Events
• Sept 30 – Oct 1: Slope & Hatch (Glenwood) 10% revenues – Community Banks team • October 1, noon-7pm: BBQ at Superior Pool & Spa (2550 Hwy 82 #B116, Glenwood) – appetizers donated by Smoke of Glenwood, hot dogs,...
Continue ReadingMy Life at YouthZone
When I first heard of YouthZone, there was an ad in the paper for an open position. I was new to the area and wanted a job to meet people and, I have to admit, a job with air conditioning!...
Continue ReadingWe’ve been on the Airwaves!
We’ve been on the airwaves of KMTS talking about the effects of Marijuana and the Teenage Brain. Give it a listen – well worth your time.
Continue ReadingYouthZone Pals Program Holds Open Houses
The Pals Mentoring Program will be holding open houses at YouthZone’s Glenwood and Rifle offices. January 27, 5:30-6:30 PM. This will be a celebration to thank current volunteers and a great chance for anyone to learn more about the program....
Continue ReadingJanuary is National Mentoring Month
Thanks to our 2013-Current Pal Mentors in honor of National Mentoring month Teen Volunteers Jonathan Aranda Diana Banks Ana Blanc Leah Crawford Taylor Coryell Kayla Dinkel Tess Ebert Erin Fangman Kylie Fleming Sara Fleming Madison Handy Shay Helm Natasha Jordan Sarah...
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