City Year Denver

As we process the events of the last week, we remain encouraged by the passion and drive of our AmeriCorps members. Regardless of how you voted, we can all unite around the importance of serving others.?? Join City Year in supporting AmeriCorps members such as the young people featured in the video below as they continue to build relationships across lines of difference while serving others.? https://lnkd.in/g9VSKY7w This year, your support means even more. Starting November 1, when you set up a new monthly donation,?Colorado Gives Foundation will match it up to $100.?? You can donate today by visiting our Colorado Gives Day page here: https://lnkd.in/gHkmJWhW. ? Thank you for being a part of our City Year family.?

Thank you to all the companies that joined us for our recent City Year career fair! This event provided our AmeriCorps members, ages 18-25, the chance to connect with representatives from various colleges, universities, and companies. Our goal was to introduce these amazing young people to post-service opportunities and to help them build relationships with potential employers who are equally passionate about making a difference in our community. We are grateful to everyone who participated, with a special thank you to our longtime partners, PwC, The Denver Broncos Foundation, Starbucks, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

You can support City Year Denver and make a big impact on your community though Colorado Gives Day! This year, Colorado Gives Day is on December 10, and early giving starts today! City Year knows that too many students do not have access to the learning environments they need to thrive, due to systemic failings that have contributed to inequitable access to educational opportunities. Our AmeriCorps members not only make a difference in the lives of students, but also acquire valuable skills and experience that prepare them to lead and make meaningful contributions where they live and work. This year, you can support City Year Denver early! Starting November 1, when you set up a new monthly donation on https://lnkd.in/gHkmJWhW, Colorado Gives Foundation will match it up to $100. This limited-time offer only lasts until the $250,000 match runs out, so don’t wait! Help?City Year Denver sustain our work year-round. How to Get Started: Visit our donation page at https://lnkd.in/gHkmJWhW Choose your donation amount. Give now and get a jump on Colorado Gives Day!

City Year Denver's Youth Mental Health Corps program was recently featured in 5280 Magazine as one of five Colorado sites selected to launch this groundbreaking initiative. The program trains AmeriCorps members in mental health approaches to better support students, culminating in a behavioral health assistant credential from Community College of Aurora. The article highlights the alarming statistic that 42% of high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness, with suicide being the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., emphasizing the urgency of addressing the youth mental health crisis. Through this program, City Year Denver’s Student Success Coaches are partnering with Denver Public Schools to provide critical academic and emotional support. By connecting youth and families to available mental health resources, these volunteers are making a lasting impact.

City Year Denver's Youth Mental Health Corps program was recently featured in 5280 Magazine as one of five Colorado sites selected to launch this groundbreaking initiative. The program trains AmeriCorps members in mental health approaches to better support students, culminating in a behavioral health assistant credential from Community College of Aurora. The article highlights the alarming statistic that 42% of high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness, with suicide being the second-leading cause of death among children ages 10 to 14 in the U.S., emphasizing the urgency of addressing the youth mental health crisis. Through this program, City Year Denver’s Student Success Coaches are partnering with Denver Public Schools to provide critical academic and emotional support. By connecting youth and families to available mental health resources, these volunteers are making a lasting impact.

Thank you to Demesha McKinney Hill and Janus Henderson Investors for hosting City Year at their offices! We’re grateful for their generous donation of the beautiful space and for participating in a valuable panel discussion with our AmeriCorps members on building a network. We truly appreciate this partnership, and all that Janus Henderson contributes to the Denver community.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Broncos, Brews and Bingo event last Sunday at Raices Brewing Company. We rooted the Broncos on to victory, played several games of Bingo for prizes, and raised money for City Year's program which impacts under resourced students attending Denver Public Schools. Thank you to the event sponsors, Deloitte, Griffiths Law PC, and IMA Financial Group, Inc. for their support.

Leadership matters! Grateful that Katie Helock (Ehrmantraut) has joined the City Year Denver board. Katie previously served on the associate board and has stepped up to the site board to represent Deloitte. We appreciate our ongoing national and local partnership with Deloitte and are thankful for Katie's leadership on our board. Katie Helock is a Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP. In her role, she delivers external accounting and auditing services to public and private clients. She predominately serves clients in the Financial Services sector. Katie has seen the impact of City Year in schools, and she is committed to enhancing the experience of our AmeriCorps members as they fulfill their year of service in the Denver community! #beliefinthepowerofyoungpeople #idealism #boardleadership

Leadership matters! Grateful that Jay Boykin has joined the City Year Denver board. We are excited about the potential of partnership with Gogo Business Aviation. Jay is VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Finance Transformation at Gogo, where he merges his finance expertise with a commitment to DE&I, driving significant change. Based in Broomfield, Colorado, Jay focuses on developing and implementing strategies that uphold Gogo's status as a leader in Inflight Connectivity for Business Aviation. Jay experienced the transformative power of education in his own life, and through his board service with City Year Denver, he seeks to expand opportunity for young people in our community. #beliefinthepowerofyoungpeople #idealism #boardleadership

This Sunday at 10:30am at Raices Brewing Company, please join us for a Broncos watch party, Bingo and some pretty great prizes. Enjoy craft beers and bring the kids for games on the patio (supposed to be a beautiful day)!