2009 - Colorado Youth At Risk

Transforming Lives
2009 Annual Report
“If I can jump
off a super high
pole, then I can
graduate from
high school!”
“The ropes course is memorable. Being
afraid of heights, I had to climb up a super
tall, scary pole then jump and reach for
another pole that symbolized our goal (mine
was to graduate high school). Jumping to
graduation made me realize that anything is
possible and I can achieve any goal I put my
mind to. If I can jump off a super high pole,
then I can graduate from high school!”
Vanessa Quintana
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Steps Ahead and Touchstone Youth
High school graduate, class of 2009
“Take a risk”
“Reach out and stretch yourself”
“Take a step beyond your comfort zone”
Letter
from the
Board
These are very familiar phrases that
our coaches and mentors say to the
youth we work with. We realize that the
youth will need to be brave, courageous and daring
when they accept to be in our Steps Ahead and
Touchstone programs. Our mentors are trained to
understand that the youth won’t do what we say,
but they will tend to do what we do. So, in a tough
economic climate where Colorado Youth at Risk
(CYAR) had a chance to expand our services, we
had to stop and ask ourselves, “What would we tell
our youth to do?”
As a result, for the first time in the 16 year history
of CYAR, we are spreading the impact that we make
on youth beyond the boundaries of Denver. In 2009,
we took the opportunity to expand our mentoring
programs to the communities of Aurora, Elbert
County and Logan County. This was possible through
a grant we received from the Colorado Statewide
Strategic Use Funds. We have learned a tremendous
amount about how our program translates from the
inner city to rural communities, what it takes to
establish relationships in other counties, and the
level of documentation it takes to disseminate our
programs. We are extremely excited that everything
we have learned from this expansion will lay the
foundation for growth in the coming years.
In addition to our Steps Ahead program, designed
specifically for freshman, we provide ongoing support
and mentors for the students’ sophomore through
senior years with our Touchstone program. We
enhanced our Touchstone curriculum this year and
look forward to increased retention in the future.
When youth stay in our Touchstone program through
their senior year, 93% graduate as compared to only
52% of the students in Denver. Quite simply, our
programs work.
With the support of our Board of Directors, staff,
generous donors and tireless volunteers, we were
able to make 2009 a banner year. During a time
when so many non-profits are struggling we are
blessed to be thriving.
Thank you all for your unwavering support.
Patti Bennett
Executive Director, Co-Founder
Susan Meeske
Chair of the Board of Directors
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CYAR
Mission Statement
Colorado Youth at Risk empowers
teenage students to make life choices
that positively impact their future
through community-based mentoring
and intensive training. We aim to
reduce the number of high school
dropouts, match students with an
adult mentor and provide students
with a sense of the future and their
place in that future.
2009 Recap
History
CYAR served 270 youth, which is a 59% increase over
2007. For the first time ever, we expanded our services
beyond Denver into Logan, Elbert and Arapahoe
Counties. This was possible due to receiving a contract
from the Statewide Strategic Use funds. We hired a
full-time Program Director to facilitate this expansion
and a part-time Cultivation Manager to communicate
with individual donors, cultivate corporations and to
increase our presence in the community. Our Board of
Directors is a dynamic leadership team actively guiding
specific committees to help Colorado Youth at Risk
sustain our current business model and effectively
prepare for future expansion.
1994 Launched 1st program in conjunction with the Colorado
National Guard.
We are continuing to deliver quality programs in
Manual and George Washington High Schools and
now have four other schools requesting our services.
Despite the current economic condition, we trust that
expanding our services is more than possible with
the continued generosity of those who recognize
and support the quality and impact of our work.
1996 Worked with youth in the Emily Griffith Second Chance program
as well as Denver Public Schools, such as Montebello, East, and CLA.
1998 Created partnership with PS1 Charter School and East High
School with a focus on ninth grade students.
2000 Initiated a program at George Washington High School (GW) in
addition to PS1 Charter School.
2002 Persevered through tough times after 9/11.
2004 Developed a partnership with Friends of Manual and Adventure
Unlimited 100 Elk recreation camp outside of Buena Vista. Created an
in-school group mentoring program at Manual High School in conjunction
with other youth service providers.
2005 Started another Steps Ahead program at Manual and conducted
the 2nd year of the in school group mentoring program.
2006 Continued to work with GW and started redesign of the
Touchstone program. Manual closed.
2007 Changed leadership with Patti Bennett as new Executive Director.
Manual re-opened and we began serving 9th grade students again in
addition to continuing our partnership with youth at GW.
2008 Served the largest number of students to date and expanded the
development of Touchstone.
2009 Received a grant to expand services to three new counties while
still serving GW and Manual.
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2010 Goals
Launch our first Steps Ahead for Youth program at Aurora Central High School, increasing the
number of youth we serve to 305.
Continue to develop our committee structure, strengthening our fundraising, marketing and
program committees.
Increase our income by 10% over 2009.
Graduate 30 students from high school, consistently achieving a 93% graduation rate for the
youth in our Touchstone programs.
Expand our Board of Directors by adding six new Board members.
Hire a full time Development Director.
Continue to be an active community partner agency by collaborating with the schools we serve:
Manual, George Washington and Aurora Central High Schools, other non-profit agencies such as
Challenge Denver and Byrne Urban Scholars, and with collaborative partners including the Youth
Mentoring Collaborative, Community Shares, GivingFirst and our newest partner, Mile High United Way. We have 30 students
graduating from high
school this year for a
93% graduation rate!
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Before
I was a girl hiding
behind my “hoodie”
I was afraid to be me. My peers labeled me as a “Tom-boy.”
When I tried to dress cute, like have my hair styled and nails
manicured, I was harassed as being “fast.” I felt somewhat
ashamed of being a female, so I didn’t ever want to appear
as a girly girl anymore. I quickly became a rebellious teen
who could care less about what others thought. When I’d
stroll down the hallways, I’d always hide behind my hoodie.
I didn’t really connect with others, especially adults.
Manual High closed their doors so I was forced to go to
North High School. I was harassed even more by kids at
North and then my grades began to fall dramatically. I
started fading away from everyone and didn’t see myself
graduating high school.
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When I was first introduced to Colorado
Youth at Risk’s Steps Ahead program, I
wasn’t into it at all. The program manager,
Martha, was so persistent on me joining;
she practically called me every day. I finally
agreed to attend a meeting and decided to
attend the launch course. The morning of
going to the mountains, I wanted to back
out but the staff persuaded me to pack my
clothes and go.
SUCCESS
STORY
After
youth
Now I’m a strong, confident
woman in college
I obtained so much knowledge and insight from the
launch course. I was introduced to many new perspectives on life that I was unable to see before. I was able
to “empty my cup” and get in touch with my emotions
and ended up crying a river telling my life story to a
bunch of strangers. I was also able to understand how
the negative thoughts about myself were affecting my
success in life.
I created an everlasting family of support and bonded
with people I never thought would be possible.
Having completed the Steps Ahead program and
becoming a member of Touchstone, I can now see
my future is full of endless possibilities. No matter
the circumstance, no matter what the obstacle,
I know I can and will persevere through it.
My past is nothing but the past. I live in the present, and
dream of my wonderful future yet to come. I know I am a
strong young woman that can endure anything thanks to
the support of my wonderful CYAR family.
Several mentors throughout the years held me accountable
for my goals and actions and have helped to mold me to
be the woman I am today. I am now a leader amongst my
peers. I am a Daniels Fund Scholar and a proud member
of the Dean’s List at Hastings College, majoring in Peace,
Justice and Social Change. CYAR’s program has inspired
me to carry on with my great work ethic and has allowed
me to achieve remarkable things.
Vanessa Quintana
Steps Ahead and Touchstone Youth
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SUCCESS
STORY
Before
A woman not reaching
her full potential due
to lack of confidence
I thought I was ‘broken’ and unable to be
confident because of the things that happened
to me in my past. I was told almost everyday
of my childhood that I was stupid, and as an
adult I often still believed it. I had a negative
self-image when trying new things and when
stepping out of my comfort zone. Even though
I successfully raised two children and was
happily married with a successful career, I
was not very confident.
This was especially
true when I spoke
in public and was
faced with new
challenges.
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After
mentor
An inspired leader
with self-confidence
At CYAR we learn how to communicate and relate to each
other without interference from our judgments. We learn
how to be straight and real with one another and to be
truly authentic. They set the stage called “safe space,”
where everyone can share about their experiences and
open their hearts to each other. Having a community of
people who have my back and have supported me has
been such an amazing gift.
The first day that I went to pick up my new mentee, her
Mom gently said, “Juli doesn’t need a mentor.” Just two
months ago her mom said, “I’m so glad that you were
Juli’s mentor!” I love Juli’s family values, her tender
heart and her willingness to help others.
Juli graduated in 2008 and has earned her certificate to
be a CNA and is currently working in home healthcare.
She and I have been through some difficult times
together; the loss of my mom last summer and her sister
in February. We have created a life-long friendship and I
am so blessed to have her in my life!
My other mentee, Vanessa, was a young woman who
had some challenging circumstances in her life. Her
new dedication to her education and being successful
is just awesome. While doing homework and filling out
applications for scholarships late into the night, we created
a wonderful friendship that will last forever. The day that
Vanessa graduated from high school, her little nieces were
playing ‘go to college’ and pretending to get their diploma.
It was then when I realized that CYAR is not only changing
our immediate future, but generations to come. Vanessa
earned the Daniels Fund Scholarship and is currently
enrolled in Hastings College. She is so inspiring!
I signed up to become a mentor and was surprised that
the two young women I was paired with inspired and
challenged me to grow and learn during some challenging
circumstances in my life. I now am able to be more selfexpressed and make powerful choices in my life. I have
revitalized all of my relationships in my life, but most of all
I am at peace with who I am. I’m so inspired by both of
these beautiful and amazing women and this organization.
Since becoming a mentor, I have completed CYAR’s yearlong Leadership Training Program (LTP) and am now a
certified facilitator. I actually get up and speak in front of
people! This has been an incredible journey, and I am so
grateful for this experience.
Sue Kinney
Mentor
Before After
“I can’t do anything right”
“I can and will make a difference”
“I hate everyone – even myself”
“I’m a powerful person”
“My teachers are out to get me”
“I am a proud college student”
“I think school sucks and is a waist of time”
“I’m able to accomplish anything I want in life”
“I don’t matter to anyone”
“I matter to my mentor and to me”
“I don’t care about anything”
“I have dreams and goals”
“I’m stupid and worthless”
“I will graduate high school”
“I’m unlovable”
“I am unstoppable”
“I am a mistake”
“I am a leader amongst my peers”
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2009 Financials
2009 Revenue (from Audited Financials)
2009 Expenses (from Audited Financials)
In-Kind Contributions
45%
Program
Foundations / Grants Gov / Contracts
31%
General & Administration
Individual Contributions
17%
Fundraising
Special Events
6%
Investment / Earned Income
1%
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100%
83%
7%
10%
100%
ASSETS
2008
2009
Current Assets
Cash
$148,210
Certificate of deposit
50,000
2,400
1,000
113,850
100,100
Grants receivable
21,604
Pledges receivable, current portion
Deposits & prepaid expenses
Total current assets 8,685
3,180
$308,784
$324,094
Accounts payable & accrued expenses
$ 8,323
$ 7,446
116,150
101,100
$124,473
$108,546
253,000
174,727
188,239
221,095
–
–
3,300
–
Total net assets $191,539
$221,095
Total liabilities & net assets $569,012
$504,368
Deferred income, current portion
Total current liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
Deferred income, net of current portion
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Property & Equipment
Furniture & equipment
11,941
11,941
Less accumulated depreciation
-4,613
-6,394
7,328
5,547
Net property & equipment
2009
Current Liabilities
$183,849
Contributions receivable, current portion
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 2008
Permanently restricted Temporarily restricted Other Assets
Contributions receivable, net of current portion
2,810
2,060
250,090
172,667
Total other assets $252,900
$174,727
Total assets
$569,012
$504,368
Pledges receivable, net of current portion
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$250 –
Donors
$15,000 – $1,001
Yuko Aoyagi *
Matt Bliss *
Joan Brennan *
Mike & Suzannah Brown *
Carol Cameron
Brian Conboy
Mike Katz *
Ross & Susan Kinney
Christopher Leach
Dan McMahon *
Susan Meeske & Brady Rhodes *
Grant Merrill *
Cindy Napier
Rebecca Newson *
Fred & Barb Pyle *
Bob & Sandra Rhodes
Tarek Saad
Elwyn Schaefer
David Williams *
Scott Wolf *
Scott & Amy Zirbel *
$1,000 – $501
David Afraimi
Keith Ambuhl *
Mike & Marcia Anziano
Natasha Badillo
Thomas Benigni
Patti Bennett & Dave Luker
Jody Blomberg
Robert & Julie Bogdan
Barbara Brooks
Michael Delzer *
Kevin Duncan *
*Bold Leaders
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Todd Egan
Brett Ford *
Rodney Franklin
Sandi Ghaffari
Mark & Marsha Giordano *
Doris Gray *
Doug Haeussner *
Doug Hargrave & Nina Wang
Chris & Sarah Hunt *
Jeremy Jackson
Chris Jacobson *
Anne Kern *
Michelle Klein
Daniel Klowden *
Cheryl Ann Ladd *
Jon & Lori Lantz
Rachel Lovejoy
Chris Lynn *
Bronwyn Pepple
Alec & Riley Rhodes *
Bob Rhodes
Liz Richards
Hanna Steplewska *
James Tomonto
Michelle Tuttle *
Claudia Van Orden *
Lucy Vento *
Jeff Webb *
Lyle Williamson
Kathryn Wilson *
Bryan Wright *
Karen Yablonski-Toll *
Tom Zeiler
Melissa Zeligman *
$500 – $251
Shelly Anderson
Scott Beach
Eric Burger
Patricia Coan
Linda Diefendorf
Keith & Nicola Dudek
Craig Evans
Josh Farmer
Ronnie Galang
Matt Hammel
Christian & Katie Hendrickson
Robert Hickler
Rachel Hultin
Kevin Ladd *
Laura Love *
Jan Marquardt
Maureen McNamara
Rick Meyer *
Bob & Dianne Overstreet
Kelsi Page
Eric Pollart
Jon Roberts *
Antonio Ruiz
Len Silverston
Kelly Smith
Charlotte Sweeney
Rod Valdez
Christiaan Vandenberg
Cary Weatherford *
Susan Lynn Aberbook
Rick Acosta
Marlene Adam
Paul & Rachel Adkins
Diane Akins
Kristi Allen
Devra Altman
RobertAndrew
Mary Ashley Angelo
Nabeel & Sania Anwar
Roger Armstrong
Cherie August
Nickolo & Chris Badd
Joe & Tanya Badillo
Barbara Baldock
David & Elizabeth Barela
Ramon Bargas
Gary Barnes
Stephen Basch
John Becker
Deanna Beckett-Geldens
Olivia Bell
Bonnie Benda
Paul Benigni
Steven Berg
Brian Bergevin
Cathy Berry
Christian Beyer
Jenna Billingsley
Robert Bishopp
Lee Bley
Joan Bloom
Stephanie Bodilis
Clark Bouton & Denny McGihon
Gene & Elaine Boyer
Mary Jane Bradbury
Tony & Erin Bradley
James & Cindie Braun
C.L Brekke
Deborah Brennan
Lon Breslow
Alyssa Broker
Erica Brooks
Christine Brown
Donald & Anita Brown
Jaynee Brown
Lisa Brown
Meghan Bruner
David Burros
Amy Van Bever Burtaine
Laurel Burton
Steffan Busch
Wes Butero
Stacie Byers
Melissa Cadogan
Damien & Kathy Cain
Roger & Susan Carollo
Amy Carr
Alfonzo Carson
D.R. Carter
Kathy Cavanaugh
Kevin Chadwick
Nancy Chang
H.S. Chapman
Jennifer Chavez
Maree Chavez
Chris Chidley
Olivia Christen
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Arnie & Deidre Clarke
Fran Coet
Sarah Coleman
Wendy Congleton
Marjorie Conrad
Shellee Conrardy
Sharan Cook
Heidi Cooley
Todd & Jill Cooper
Brian Copanas
Chris Corban
Chris Corkadel
Robin Cowens
Don Cox
Rakissa Cribari
Breanna Crisman
Gayle Crockett
Lee Culbertson
M. Curtis
Tony Dambrosia
Anh Dang
Rebecca Dartman
Tonya Dean
Julie DeHague
Drew Demarie
Andrew Derickson
Ashley Cannon Deringer
Mae Desaire
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Angela Devine
Ryan & Christie Divine
Amanda Divito Parle
Brianna Doby
Clifton Dorsey
Isabelle Dufour
Pamela Duke
Bruce & Bridget Duncan
Katie Dunn
Lawrence & Sue Dunn
Bob Dyer
Zandie Ekundayo
Richard & Elisa Erickson
Brouk Eshetu
Alwyn Evans
Susan Evans
Jennifer Fackler
Katie Fay
Amanda Fein
Bruce & Lois Feinstein
Beth Ferguson
Derek Fessler
Don Figgins
Neil Fischer
Jennifer Fisher
Todd Fleming
Robert Foley
Tamara Folino
Ruba Forno
Alexandra Friedman
Lisa Frishman
Heather Froehlich-Olmsted
Rachel Fry
Keith Galante
Rebecca Jo Gale
Brendan Gallagher
Heather Gallien
Sheila Gaston
Dan Gay
Jessica George
Shawn & Debbie Ghani
Kirsten Gibbs
Linda Giles
Randi Goldberg
Tamara Goodlette
Michelle Gould
Jordan Graham
Laurette Green
Jeffrey Greenwood
C.M. Greig
Dan Grooters *
Diana Groves
Karen Guido
LaQuana Guillory-Williams
Rodney Gustafson
Garrett Hacking
Gary Hacking
Amy Haderer
Steven & Betty Hale
Marsha Hall
Michael Hammell
C.L. Hanson
Elizabeth Harper
Billy Harris
Rebecca Harris
Tabitha Harris
Don Hartmann
Vickie Harvey
Jessica Haugen
Cody & Brittany Hawkes
Hilary Hawthorne
Jennifer Hazheer
Travis Heath
Jaala Hedlund
Jason Heine
Penny Heizenrader
David & Emily Hellmer
Chyrissa Hendrix
Enrique Hernandez
Venugopal Hettur
Sarah Hidey
Bill & Judy Hildebrandt
Justin Hill
Hillary Olsen Hilliard
Joshua Hirsch
Donald & Mary Hoagland
Tanya Hodder
Alison Hoey
George & Elizabeth Holland
Shana Holtan
Denny & Pamela Hovick
Elizabeth Hubbard
Lauren Hughes
Amber Hull
James Huntley
Chris & Kim Huss
Carlos Hwa
John Hysom
Darin Inglish
Whitney Irwin
Kristen Jablonski
Sean Janelle
John Jarrard
Judith Johnson
Lindsay Johnson
Louis & Kathy Johnson
Nick Johnson
Ron & Carla Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Jane Johnston
K.R. Jones
Madolyn Jones
Sydney Jones
Robin Kazmeroff
Mike Keglovits
James Kelly
Maureen Kelly
Rosanna Kelly
Julie Kennedy
Kathleen Kerbs
Hanni Keyser
Zachary Kimball
Jonathan Kissick
Linda Kitzman
Theresa Kloser
Brent Knight
E. Matti Knight
Justin Knight
Joy Knox
Rachel Kobek
Dan Kobler
Brad Kostalnick
Michael Kozlowski
Kathryn Kramer
Jay Kratz
Thane Kraut
Erik Krom
Miranda Ku
Joanie Kulschbach
Victoria Labs
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Stacey Lane
John Laney
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Larry Larsen
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Susan Lesovsky
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David & Mary Lewis
Greg & Laura L’Herault
Janelle Lind
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Julie Lizak
Marcia Louise Lotito
David Luebke *
Gina Lux
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Robert MacPherson
Stephanie Madrid
Jenifer Madson
Thomas & Brenda Mahoney
Todd Mair
Charles Malek
Derek & Ann Marlin
Amy Marolf
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Kenneth Miles
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Jeff Miller
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Ryan Neville
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Glenna Norvelle & Michael Donahue
Patrick Oakes
Kasey Oberle
John O’Brien
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Glenda O’Bryant
Ereka, O’Hara
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Elizabeth Orr
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David Overton
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Stephanie Pirtle
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Joan Prusse
Ellen Quest
Rochelle Rabeler
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Justin Ranney
Eric Rasmussen
Marla Ray
John Reardon
Kristina Reilly
Leslie Ann Reingold
Gail Reisenauer
Erwin & Barbara Reschke
Darrin Revious
James Reynolds
Kristin Richmond
Paula Robbins
Keith Roberts
Martha Roberts
Mary Ellen Roberts
Stephanie Robins
Kelly Robinson
Wendy Robinson
Jeffrey Rodgers
M. Rodriguez
Roman Romero
Shana Rosenfield
John & Kimberly Rossi
Sally Rourke
Robert Rubey
Brett Rubin
Talia Rubin
Martha Runnette
Shar Salter
Jeffrey Sampson
Desiree Sandoval
Stephanie Santorico
Sharon Saul
Thomas Scardina
FloraJane Schaller
Fred & Janet Schmidt
Katherine Schmitt
Jay Schoon
Hillary Schubach
Gunther Schwab
Corinne Schwager
James Schwandt
Henry Schwartze
Ashley Scott
Chris Seahorn
Greg Segal
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Shannon Shadid
Doug Shelton
Joann Shernoff
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Russell Shriver
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Anna Singer
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Hadley Smith
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R. Tony Smith
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Dennis & Mary Sovick
Jennifer Stahl
Hanna Stailey
Kent & Stephanie Stastny
Rob Stein
Patricia Steinholtz
Nancy Stejskal
Michelle Stewart
Serena Stickney
G.V. Stieber
Elizabeth Stoller
Mary Strizek
Chris Sullivan
Mark & Kay Lynn Sweigart
Lauren Synenki
Brian Tarrence
andrew Tatum,
Brad Thacker
Lisa Thompson
R. Thompson
Rachel Thompson
Steve Todd
Whitney Todd
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Kevin Torres
Andrew Trietley
Kristen Tromley
Dale Tucker
Jennifer Underwood
Bethany Urban
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Sherry Valentic
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L.Brown Vera
Nicole Vette
A.J. Vigil
Jim Vilt
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Natasha Vollmuth
JJ Wagner
Donna Walker
Louis Walsh
Beckie Watson
Zane Way
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Karen Wehman
Daniel & Jana Weinberger
Marilyn Well
Glenn West
Pam Wharton
Julie White
Ronald Wilcoxson
Amy Wild
Cameron Wilhelm
Shawn & Jennifer Wills
Kellyn Wilson
Adam & Katie Winterhof
Michael Woltz
Andrea Woodhams
Cathy Wright
Lisa Yee
Sandra Young
Shoshana Zeldner
Richard & Lynda Zimmer
Marc & Christina Zitek
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Donors
Corporate Partners
Advanced Media Services
Agilutions Consulting
Benezra & Culver, LLC
Carter Design, Inc.
Child Health Connection
Colorado Capital Bank
Colorado Department of Human Services
Commercial Alliance
Community Shares of Colorado
Core Insights
DarkHorse Entertainment
DCP Midstream
DirecTV
DTC Rotary
EnCana
Environmental Chemical Corporation
Enxco Development Corporation
Fluid Coffee Bar
Good Search
Great-West Life
GroundFloor Media
Halbert, Hargrove/Russell LLC
Huron Consulting Services
IBM Employee Services
Intelligent Life Choices
Jeppesen Sanderson
Kate Culligan Associates
Laser Technology
Lewis Design Studio
Liberty Mutual
L’Oreal
Annual Report Design
Carter Design, Inc.
www.carterdesign.com
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Media Resource Technology
Microsoft Corporation
Mile High United Way
MoonDance Botanicals
Oppenheimer Funds
Pasquini’s Pizzeria Uptown
Pinnacol Assurance
ReadSoft, Inc
Shaw Group
State of Colorado
Strada Advertising
TIAA-CREF
United Airlines
University of Denver
Foundations
Adolph Coors Foundation
AMG Charitable Gift Fund
Anschutz Foundation
AXA Foundation
Daniel’s Fund
Fox Family Foundation
Gordian Fund
Petrie-Bowen Family Trust
Rock Bottom Foundation
Saint John’s Cathedral
Social Venture Partners Denver
The Hitachi Foundation
Wachovia Foundation
Western Union Foundation
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
Youth Opportunity Foundation
In-kind Donations
Alec Rhodes
AmLavi LLC
Anne Tell
Anthony Mancina
Ararat Wine & Spirits, Inc.
Art Kleinstein
Aveda Institute Denver
Blackberries Ice Cream & Coffee Lounge
Bonnie Brae Wine & Liquor Mart
Brett Rubin
Carlos Cobos
Carolyn Windish
Casey’s Bistro & Pub
Cathy Rossano
Cherry Creek Optical
Chipotle Corporate Offices
Colorado Rockies
Comedy Works
Comfy Cave Heating & Air
Connie’s Pizza
Critical Mass Leadership
Cucina Colore
Danny Glaser
Dave & Busters
Deborah Currier
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver Film Society
Denver Magazine
Denver South Chiropractic & Rehab
DirecTV
DW Mail, LLC
ECI Learning Systems LLC
Eliot Street Collective
Eric Matelski
Fall River Studios
Goosetown Tavern
Greenwood Athletic & Tennis Club
GroundFloor Media
H.M. Brown
Ian McKowan
Jay Kratz
Jeff Bangert
Jeff Leavitt
JPD Holdings LLC
Jon & Lori Lantz
Junkman Enterprises, Inc.
Kathryn Lansink
Katie Zaback
Laser Technology, Inc.
Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, Inc.
Lauren Matthews
Lauryn Esther Studio
Lee Hovey-King
Leslie Reingold
Lettecia Kratz
Liggitt Land LLC
Liks Ice Cream
Lisa Peloso
Lucky Strike
Maggie Maxwell
Martha Rodriguez
Matt Hammel
Maureen McNamara
McCormick’s Fish House & Bar
Metro State Advocates of Trio
MetroBoom
Michael McLaughlin
Michelle Minard
Mike & Marcia Anziano
Mikuni Restaurant Group, Inc.
Mile High Mutts
Mizuna
MoonDance Botanicals
My Spirit Guides
Nancy Poeschi
Nicolo Dudek
om time
Oxford Hotel
Paramount
Pepsi Bottling Group
Pepsi Bottling Group
Qwest
Rebecca Heidelberger
Reed Saunders
Rotors of the Rockies
RTD
Samaeo Skin Spa
Sandra Rhodes
Scottish Stained Glass
Shaklee Independent Distributor
Shereen AbuSaedi
Shoshanna French
Simply Moore
Simpson Dentistry
Stacey Lane Design
Storybags
Studio Vitality
Sunflower Farmer’s Market
Susie Schnell
Sutra Dance Lounge
Team Nickel Productions
Teri Fotheringham
Textured Motion
The Corner Office
The Element
The House of Commons
The Leadership Difference
The Little Flower Market
The Wine Seller & Spirits Too
Thomas Kimmeth
Tocabe-An American Indian
Eatery
Tokyo Joe’s
Tony Ferrufino
Wahoo Fish Taco’s (Blake)
Waterworks Car Wash
Wendy Caspari
Windish RV Center
Wine Master Cellars, LLC
Yuko Aoyagi
2009 Board of Directors
President/Chairman of the Board
Michael V. Brown
Second Vice President, Wealth Management,
Investment Management Specialist, The Cherry
Creek Group at Smith Barney; BA Williams College,
Political economics. Previous volunteer/active
supporter at Children’s Hospital.
Secretary
Dr. Sandra Rhodes
Doctor of Psychology, Private Practice & Clinical
Supervisor at the University of Denver School of
Professional Psychology, Denver, CO; Board Member,
Denver Children’s Home; Board Member & Pro-Bono
Volunteers, Mental Health Association of Colorado;
Member, Association for Conflict Resolution.
Treasurer
Michael Anziano
Retired, Strong financial background with expertise in
Budgeting, Accounting, and Tax including Corporate,
Partnership, Fiduciary and Individual tax returns.
Alec Rhodes
Broker, Fuller & Company, Denver, CO; Funding Chair/
Camp Counselor, Children’s Hospital Burn Camp;
Volunteer Leader, Young Life; Leadership Denver.
Chair-Elect
Susan Meeske
VP of Client Relationships, The Leadership Difference;
BA Hastings College; MBA Rollins College – Crummer
School of Business; Mentor, Colorado Youth at Risk,
Alumni Board, Rollins College.
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Liz Richards
Broker Associate, Kentwood City Properties,
Denver, CO; Member, Denver Board of Realtors.
Yuko Aoyagi
Director of Finance, Level(3) Communications LLC,
Broomfield, CO; MBA/BS Regis University;
BA Seijo University (Tokyo Japan); Mentor, Group
Leader, LTP, Colorado Youth at Risk.
Michelle Klein
Senior Account Executive, Liveperson, Inc.
Denver, CO; BS Indiana University – Kelley School
of Business. Leadership Council, Group Facilitator,
Colorado Youth at Risk.
Donna Price-Lauder
Healthcare Executive Administration Officer,
Operations, Finance, HR, Consulting, Organizational
Development; BS Ohio State University; American
College of Healthcare Executives, Women’s Society
of Public Administrator.
Marisa A. Murgolo
MSW, LCSW; MSSW, Columbia University (New York, NY);
BA in Human Services, Villanova University (Villanova,
PA); National Association of Social Workers (pending),
Colorado Youth at Risk, Team in Training, Rocky Mountain
Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Tarek F.M. Saad
Attorney (Partner) Jin, Schauer & Saad LLC; JD University
of Texas School of Law; BA in Economics University of
Michigan; Mentor, Colorado Youth at Risk; Colorado
Lawyers Committee-Chair of Hate Violence Task Force;
2005 “Individual of the Year”; Meals on Wheels.
Carissa McCabe
Senior Public Relations Manager, GroundFloor Media;
BS Colorado State University, 10 years of PR experience
with a special focus on food & beverage, nonprofit and
healthcare-related accounts.
Christian Hendrickson
Attorney (Member/Partner), Sherman & Howard LLC;
BA New Mexico State University; JD University of
Colorado School of Law; Mayor’s Bicycling Advisory;
Member, LoDo District, Inc; Volunteer, National
Institute of Trial Advocacy; Coach Mock Trial,
Monarch High School.
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Ways to Get Involved
Our goal is to serve 305 youth in
2010! You can help make that
happen by contributing your time,
talent and treasure. Here are
some opportunities that can make
all the difference in the world!
What’s in it for you?
Add this experience to your resume
Meet and network with very
passionate and amazing people
Learn how a non-profit
organization works
Be a part of something that
will change lives forever
Mentoring
Event Committee
This is the most important role you can fill in our
organization. Being a mentor for a youth will be
one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever
go through. You’ll learn more from a teen than you’ll
ever be able to teach. Our top-notch training and
program support structure will set you up to be the
best mentor you can be.
If you are well organized, able to multi task and like
to be a part of everything that happens behind the
scenes, this committee was designed for you. From
handling room logistics for our monthly workshops
to coordinating our major fundraising events, you
will be vital to the success of our program.
Administrative Committee
Got marketing skills? Just like any business, we
have marketing needs requiring graphic designers,
branding professionals, copywriters, web programmers and even printing services. From strategic
planning to creating fundraiser flyers, if you can
help us out in any way, we invite you to share your
talent toward a good cause.
There is so much to do and just not enough people to
do it. We need volunteers willing to help with general
office work such as managing bulk mailings, database
management, and phone calls. Even if it’s just one
hour a week, any commitment you can give will
help immensely.
Donation Cultivators /
Corporate Sponsor Committee
We need fierce negotiators, networking experts
and people who possess the power to enroll others.
From food donations for meetings and events to
developing strong corporate partnerships, we simply
need enthusiastic people to ask for goods and
services that make the work we do possible.
Marketing Committee
Recruitment Committee
How would you like to ask others to volunteer?
In order for our organization to grow and thrive,
we need to recruit more mentors and volunteers
everyday. Help spread the word about us to
community centers, social clubs, leads groups,
corporations, churches, and fraternity alumni
groups. A little effort can go a long way.
Call 303.623.9140 to inquire
about any of these opportunities.
www.coyar.org
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Simple Facts
Youth who drop out of high school will earn on average 35% less
per year than graduates.
The transition period from 8th to 9th grade is an especially critical
time for youth. Many experience a decline in grades and attendance,
they view themselves more negatively, and experience an increased
need for friendships.
In the Denver Public School system these issues take a toll on youth –
64% of the youth who drop out will do so before they reach 10th grade.
Overall, about 24% of Colorado students do not complete high
school and this number is much higher for minority and low-income
students. State leaders have widely acknowledged the dropout crisis
and supported programs designed to combat it. Programs like CYAR
have gained traction reducing the overall state dropout rate from 37%
just five years ago to 24% today. Denver, however, continues to
experience a 52% dropout rate and minority students continue
to struggle with some drop out rates as high as 67%.
Studies show that students who drop out of high school cost society
an average of $200,000 over their lives as they access needed services
through the social services system.
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Colorado Youth at Risk
PO Box 13410
Denver, CO 80201
303.623.9140
www.coyar.org