Thrive by 25
Comprised of 25+ organizations, the Thrive by 25 Collective Impact Workgroup is aiming to make Weld County a place where youth are graduating high school and transitioning to a successful adulthood by age 25.
Why Is This Important?
What We Do
The Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America provides bi-monthly programs to the youth that allows the development of essential skills needed by youth to engage in a meaningful camp and outdoor experience. Meetings consist of a combination of skill development through merit badges, team building, citizenship and leadership development based on established curriculum. It also allows the time needed to develop life skills, relationship with other youth, citizenship, adult association, and building resilience. Development of skills using the Merit Badge program has been established through the Tuft Study to build resilience. The program has been allowing youth to try things that they normally might not experience. The structure allows them to work through and complete requirements related to the subject being studied. The programs are developed by educators and subject matter experts and are regularly reviewed and revised. The merit badges allow youth to taste test up to 135 different subjects. Merit badges for this program will be selected based on current program needs of the partners and the interest of the youth in the program.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 0
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
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What We Do
Research demonstrates the power that quality out-of-school time programs have in building youth assets such as character, resilience, and wellness. Yet across the US, 11 million youth have nowhere to go at the end of the school day. In summer, the number lacking supervision and engagement grows to 43 million/day significantly increasing exposure to high-risk environments and behavior. That’s where Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County steps in.
From the moment a child enters the door, Boys & Girls Clubs positively impact their members. What happens for youth inside a Club—building relationships with staff, participating in fun and engaging programs, learning important skills, making new friends, developing their talents—is referred to as the Club Experience.
The most important part of the Club Experience is the relationship between staff and the youth. In fact, all BGCWC staff (70 full-time and part-time employees)—except for the CEO, Vice-President of Finance, and Vice-President of Resource Development—have, as part of their job descriptions, responsibilities that are a result of direct and daily interaction with Club members. We believe that the relationships our adult staff build with members serve as the foundation for addressing all United Way funding domains and communitywide goals. By providing youth opportunities to practice communication skills (reading, writing, speaking); problem-solving skills (math, science, technology); healthy living skills (diet, exercise, and avoiding risky behaviors); and character and citizenship skills (civics, volunteerism, and civility) while interacting with consistent and caring adults enduring change occurs as youth develop into confident, prepared, and responsible adults.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 333
Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 125
Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 235
US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 83
Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
One of our biggest successes in 2020-2021 was our Be Great Box project, and it was more successful than we could have ever imagined. Being able to continue engaging with our members while maintaining a safe social distance was nothing short of miraculous. When we began the project in April of 2020, our goal was to serve 100 kids throughout Greeley. By May of 2021, when we ended the project, we had delivered over 4700 boxes to 350 households all across Weld County. That equated to 1065 individuals served including over 750 children. On top of that, because of our strong partnership with the Weld Food Bank, we served 95,970 meals and snacks through this incredible project!
A quote from a Club parent says it all: “Thank you so much for the amazing treat of being a recipient of the Be Great Box program. Both of my children have looked forward to the weekly activities that they are able to do together, and it has added a lot of sunshine to our remote learning days. Thank you so much to the Boys & Girls Club for providing such a great treat to my littles. We are so grateful to you!"
What We Do
Brigit’s Bounty Garden’s primary focus is mentoring and educating children and youth - teaching them work and living skills as well as how to raise their own food. The local K-8 school children learn about how seeds grow and then plant seeds in their classrooms for new crops in the spring. 4th and 5th grade classes take field trips to the garden in the spring to help prepare for planting and in the fall to help harvest and prepare the garden for the winter. During the summer children come for low-cost camp programs during which they learn about nutrition and the environment in addition to working in the garden, harvesting, and experiencing the joy of eating fresh vegetables that they have harvested themselves.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 661
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 10
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 4
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 72
How We Impact
One of last summer’s young adult garden participants has taken the knowledge that she got from here and is working on a native reservation in Arizona. She has reached back out with additional questions about plant health and low water maintenance. She came back to visit BBCR this summer.
What We Do
The purpose of “Supporting Students in STEM” is to support underperforming middle school mathematics students during out-of-school time programming at the Rodarte Community Center and Boys and Girls Clubs. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) academic after-school and summer initiative will focus on engaging youth in activity-based STEM experiences. The “Supporting Students in STEM” program will target high-poverty middle school youth in the Greeley Evans School District 6.
This program is designed to provide opportunities for students typically underrepresented in advanced pathways with an academic experience in advanced math and science topics and a deeper knowledge and understanding about STEM career pathways and post-secondary education options. A collaboration between the University of Northern Colorado, Boys and Girls Clubs and the City of Greeley-Youth Enrichment program at the Rodarte Community Center will provide year-round STEM programming and support with an emphasis on mathematics. The University of Northern Colorado will provide evidenced-based mathematics curriculum and after school program tutors during the school year twice a week at the Rodarte Community Center and Boys and Girls Clubs from August to May. During the summer months of June and July, a six-week STEM Summer Scholars program will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three hours per day with intensive hands-on STEM critical thinking and problem solving with an emphasis on robotics.
Programming will not be limited to the classroom but will also address the needs of the student as a whole. In particular, support will be given to parents through training related to CPM curriculum. There will also be outreach every 4-6 weeks by bringing in community health specialists to address student needs to the Rodarte Community Center and Boys and Girls Club.
Who We Serve
Was not able to deliver program in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID-19.
How We Impact
Was not able to deliver program in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID-19.
What We Do
Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with a research-proven program that builds skills needed to take the lead in their lives & the world. Programs encourage increased skill-building & responsibility, promote the development of strong leadership & decision-making skills, and inspire girls to make a positive difference in the world. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is girl led, even the youngest Girl Scouts have their voices heard. An Older Girl Advisory Board open to Colorado Girl Scouts grades 8-12 provides important feedback to help guide statewide programming. Older Girl Scouts also explore leadership & mentoring, and have the opportunity to serve on the GSCO Board of Directors (two girl positions).
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience features fun, challenging and experiential activities for girls to Discover, Connect and Take Action. Core programs include STEM, Leadership Development, Highest Awards, Community Service, Financial Literacy & Outdoor Program. Girls earn proficiency badges, complete Journey series with in-depth exploration, and earn Highest Awards for sustainable community service projects. The cookie program remains a cornerstone of entrepreneurial skill building as girls learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.
This grant will provide resources to enable GSCO to host community programs open to all Weld County girls, (topics may include civic engagement and anti-bullying); in partnership with SAVA, develop and execute a plan to grow Weld County youth engagement in volunteer and community-building activities; and provide resources to recruit new Girl Scouts and support to adult Girl Scout volunteers.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 298
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 128
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 101
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 32
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 115
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 22
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 17813
How We Impact
Last fall when we were still able to host recruitment events, we had an information night in Greeley and had a great turn out. There ended up being seven or eight families that attended. There was one family that I knew was already very interested in getting a troop started for her girl. As I was going through the presentation, more and more families were interested in providing this opportunity for their daughters. At the end when I was asking if we could all get a troop together, almost every family signed up to be a part of the troop leadership team for a new troop! It ended up being a multi-level troop that is almost always open to new girls! This troop is still going strong and is still meeting and are planning to meet in person (while observing our guidelines). I’m sure I’ll have a more exciting story next time but with everything really halted for a while we just haven’t heard that many stories.
What We Do
The Greeley Dream Team (GDT) believes that a college education is possible, and necessary, for students from all walks of life. We are building the educated workforce our community will depend on in the years ahead – one student, one dream at a time. To meet the multi-dimensional needs of our low income, first generation students after high school graduation, we created the Alumni Program. The Alumni Program is designed to support students in their first two years in obtaining a postsecondary degree focusing on their education, workforce readiness, and life skills development. The design of the program is modeled after our highly successful pre-collegiate program, assigning an advisor to work in tandem with the students to ensure their success. In the Alumni Program, students meet with their Alumni Advisor where they set an Individual Student Needs Assessment Plan (ISNAP) to assess goals, challenges, and areas of growth for the academic year. Students will participate in one-on-one and small group advising sessions to monitor and track academic progress, which will establish early alerts and interventions for student success. From the ISNAP, the Advisor will connect the student to on-campus resources including tutoring, clubs, volunteer activities and community events. The Advisor will develop and facilitate college support programming throughout the students’ college career and collaborate with college and community resources to ensure student success and increase personal resilience. Students will receive career development, job placement and workforce readiness activities to increase awareness of job opportunities after college. In their freshman year, students will create a Graduation Plan with their Advisor that will follow them throughout the program to assure retention, promotion, college graduation and workforce readiness. There is no work more important than ensuring our children’s future. We facilitate this through education, workforce readiness and attaining employment, leading them onto a path of self-sufficiency. A college education is a dream for many. The Greeley Dream Team makes it a reality for more.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 180
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Dream Team students come from a low socioeconomic background and most are the first in their family to attend college. For “Jose” college didn’t come as easily as he had expected. After graduation, Jose went to Colorado State University Fort Collins where he continued to keep in regular contact with his Academic Advisor. Throughout the first semester, Jose started mentioning that he was struggling in some of his classes and he was starting to doubt his area of study. He was interested in construction management, but soon realized that it wasn't for him. After many discussions, Jose decided to transfer to the University of Northern Colorado for the spring semester of this year to see if the school would be a better fit for him. The Academic Advisor made it a point to meet with him often and check in to see how things were going after the transition to UNC. Jose reported that he felt better about the school and the fit but was still unsure of what he wanted to do in the future. He sat down with his Academic Advisor and created a pros and cons list of different options and ideas and in the end, Jose was able to decide on a major that he felt would suit him best. Before coming to this new decision, Jose had talked about the possibility of leaving school until he knew for sure what he wanted to do but, after careful consideration, he realized that he needed to give the new major a chance. Now, after changing his major, Jose is feeling much better about the path he is on and excited to continue on this newfound adventure. Jose’s Academic Advisor is very proud of him for sticking with it, despite the bumps along the way and reaching out with his concerns rather than withdrawing from school and quitting. Jose is on the path to success thanks to his Advisor’s persistence and determination to show him that he could stay school and be successful. This is not the first student that the Dream Team has stopped from withdrawing and helped to see a new path even when it seemed impossible.
What We Do
The Greeley Dream Team’s partnership at Jefferson High School (JHS), tackles problems that specifically affect students from an alternative school setting through Discovery: The Peer Leadership Program. Discovery is a curriculum that incorporates academic, social and emotional learning to engage the student and set them on a path for success. This program develops student’s social skills, communication skills, team building, and anger management strategies. Discovery: The Peer Leadership Program is a series of classes (I, II, & III) based on the Discovery curriculum, and each course builds upon itself. The curriculum teaches what it takes to be successful at school and work, creates a positive learning environment between teacher and student, develops an atmosphere of trust and respect, and how to utilize positive behavior support. Starting with Discovery I the class occurs over a 9-week school quarter with daily classes, being an hour and a half in length. Students will learn problem solving, positive communication, team building, and anger management skills over the course of the class. Students must pass Level I and show motivation in order to take Level II. They must then be recommended by school staff to take Level III. In Discovery II, students will focus on deeper communication skills with peers and staff, understanding environmental influences, behavioral and psychological insight and building positive relations with the community in part by completing a minimum of two community service activities. Lastly, in Discovery III, students work to understand the multi-dimensions of conflict, how it applies to themselves and their school, the qualities of a leader and have opportunities to demonstrate it. To put their skills into practice, students participate in community service activities and use Discovery language in core classes. This program provides students with a sociological and cultural platform to become leaders, participate in community service activities, and gain specialized skills in mediating conflicts for varying situations. Research shows that these skills of social and emotional learning can be taught and learned, much like academics (Merrell & Gueldner, 2010) in a student’s learning environment if the opportunity is provided.The Discovery Program provides the critical opportunity for some of Greeley’s highest risk students.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 357
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
A Student Success Story from one of the Discovery: Peer Leadership Program teachers: This year in one of my classes, I had a young sophomore that didn't feel what I was teaching was necessary. One day during class he decided to share his opinions with myself and his classmates. He started yelling that this is stupid and will never actually work. That what I was teaching in the class was wasting his time and real people don't talk this way or handle problems this way. That you can't talk it out because that isn't what "guys" do.
What We Do
"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County (IHDF) is dedicated to narrowing the opportunity gap between students from low-income areas and their more affluent counterparts in Weld and Boulder Counties. There are many aspects to this mission, and, as a major feature of this programming, IHDF guarantees each of our nearly 700 students in Weld and Boulder Counties at least one year of one-on-one mentoring with a trusted community member before graduating high school. In these mentoring relationships, mentees and mentors will go on day trips around Colorado, perform community service projects chosen by the mentee, and have candid conversations about life once the relationship has matured, to name only a few examples. This one-on-one mentorship program is simply one feature within our signature program, “Positive Futures for Dreamer Scholars,” which sees students from low-income areas (whom we call “Dreamer Scholars”) receiving in-school, after-school, and summer school programming from 1st grade to high school graduation.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 48
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 0
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 580
How We Impact
Aurora Santos, Program Director, who's strong commitment to the Carbon Valley class has reported that online programming has allowed them and other staff to reconnect better with students who don’t traditionally live close to the school sites. Staff have hosted online art classes and other collaborative art opportunities, which have been particularly engaging for middle-school students. Another recent programmatic win involves a socially-distanced small-group onsite gatherings. Students are slowly able to be outside in the fresh air and onsite taking part in programming that is both fun and properly followed safety protocols. During the COVID-19 health emergency, our program staff has lead the way in creativity with safety at the forefront.
What We Do
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program trains, supervises and empowers community volunteers to serve at the request of our judges to serve as advocates for children who have been sexually, emotionally, and physically abused and neglected children who have entered the child welfare system. CASA volunteers are recruited, screened, trained and supervised by the CASA Case Supervisors. The child victim is represented at every stage of the court process ultimately leading to a safe and permanent home. Prospective volunteers complete an intensive interview process, background checks and complete a minimum of 35 hours of training that includes court observation with all new volunteers. Through weekly child visits and consultation with child’s service providers, CASA volunteers develop a depth of understanding and awareness about the children involved, ensuring that important details are brought to the attention of the judge and other professionals involved in the case. The CASA Program follows a best practices model. The CASA network sits on the precipice of becoming an evidence-based program; one that can prove measurable outcomes for the children our advocates serve and have positive impacts and effects on targeted outcomes. The need for evidence-based practices has grown across the CASA network just as local, state and national funders have begun to require that programs receiving support be evidence-based. National CASA is following an Evidence-Based pathway. Three distinct but interconnected components have been identified as essential to establishing our evidence base: 1) Judges’ Perspective Study 2) Volunteer effectiveness study 3) A child outcomes study. In Colorado, there has been an active effort working on measurable Outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, placement stability, health and mental health, as well as educational advocacy and youth advocacy. The CASA Program serves children birth to 18+ and this proposal is focused on serving youth aged 9 – 18+ that are in the program.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 21
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 174
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 10
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 8
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 4
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 15
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 14
- Outside Weld County: 11
How We Impact
In one case, we had a youth who had run away. She kept in communication with her CASA volunteer and not as much other professionals on the case, but she would never disclose where she was. The youth mentioned a contact that she had previously that she said she wished she could live with instead of going back to foster care. The CASA made sure that this information was relayed to the child welfare team so they could check to see if this person was a viable placement option. Because of this strong connection between volunteer and youth and this new information, this youth was able to be placed in a safe permanent home where she wants to stay. This youth is now working diligently on independent living skills and doing great.
What We Do
Our mentoring programs follow best practices and evidence-based research which dictate that mentoring relationships be closely supervised and supported by well-trained professional staff, provide training for mentors, have significant duration, and be structured around an average of 1-3 hours each week depending on the program. Youth shown to get the most benefit of these programs come from disadvantaged or “atrisk” circumstances.
In our Community Based Mentoring (CBM) program, youth (Junior Partner) are matched with adult mentors (Senior Partner) for a minimum of one year (12 months) in the community. Youth first join our waiting list, where we have the opportunity to get to know them and they can participate in monthly group activities. After volunteer mentors are screened and trained, they are matched with a youth. In our School Based Mentoring (SBM) program, youth (Junior Partner) are matched with adult mentors (Senior Partner) for a minimum of one academic year (9 months) within the school setting. Youth and adult mentors are recruited during the spring/summer and matched by the time school starts.
In both mentoring programs, partnerships spend an average of 1-3 hours per week together during their respective year. Though most partnership time is spent in one-to-one activities either in the school setting or out in the community, these relationships also have intensive, and consistent, support from a Partners Program staff. Each partnership commits to regular contact with Program Staff and attends educational, recreational and community service life skill opportunities. Partnerships can continue to be active with Partners beyond their first year, if they choose, until the youth turns 18. Once a child is referred and accepted into one of our programs, our goal is for them to successfully complete a “year” of mentoring.
The focus of our mentoring relationships is to enhance developmental assets and protective factors, support emotional health and healthy lifestyles and promote positive youth development. The expected results of our mentoring relationships are to; increase self-esteem decision-making and adult bonding, prevent alcohol/drug use, prevent juvenile delinquency, provide support for abuse/neglect victims, and enhance school bonding, academic performance and future orientation.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 9
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 85
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 5
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 1
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 6
- Outside Weld County: 313
How We Impact
A Community Based Mentoring story from a mentor:
“JP and I have settled into a routine of planned talks twice weekly. On Sunday I have conversation questions planned about his thoughts, opinions and life. We chat on Duo and he, as always, is very forthcoming. His answers often surprise me and make him think. On Wednesday we decide and talk about what activity he is interested in. The first week I supplied a bag of planting supplies which contained empty cereal boxes to make the pots, seed soil starter, cilantro seeds, etc. I include everything needed to complete the project and call these “activity bags”. He calls me frequently to ask questions or share. He wanted me to watch him plant, and was so proud saying, “This is the first time I’ve ever planted anything!” He is now watering and waiting. He will give me the plants for my garden. He also requested seeds for a plant of mine that he loved last year and is growing those for his front porch. Our second project is making a mask. I put together the material and elastic with pins and he is presently hand sewing the first layers. He has never used a needle and thread, but can show me the problem areas, like how to make a knot. When he completes a project, he puts the supplies back on his porch for me to retrieve. We seem to always have several activity bag ideas waiting. I feel like giving him something to do that did not involve a computer best fit his needs.”
Parent response: “The partnership is going wonderfully! They are able to still communicate during this time, which is great for JP. It was SP’s idea to meet twice a week and do these activities, and I’m grateful she brought it up.”
What We Do
During the 2018-2019 school year this prevention program provided educational presentations and resources to approximately 2,700 youth in Weld County. SAVA’s approach for reaching the desired outcomes is informed by the evidence based model through the Center for Disease Control and Injury Prevention Socio-Ecological Model of Primary Prevention for Sexual Violence. In collaboration with Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO), we hope to Information gained from youth will be compiled and used to determine topics for future programming for Community Engagement events supported by the SAVA Center and GSCO. In addition, with this funding we hope to train identified youth leaders within the GSCO to become SART Peers to provide presentations to Girl Scout Troops and other youth in Weld County youth communities.
The SART program utilizes the enthusiasm, talent, and credibility of students to educate their peers on sexual violence using a 90-minute interactive presentation, which is integrated into health classes for 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students. Peer education has been shown to be evidence-based and is more effective at changing student’s attitudes and social norms in sexual health. Our program has been shown through prepost-tests surveys that students who receive the SART presentation have an increased knowledge about sexual violence and who is affected, and more self-efficacy in intervening in situations that are unsafe. Students who participate as SART Peers gain knowledge and experience in public speaking, group facilitation, social activism and change, and social justice issues. Engaging youth voices and passions is integral to our program’s success and Peer-Education models have been show through research to create lasting change.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 227
Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 269
US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
Outside Weld County: 3019
How We Impact
After several SOAR lessons for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities at UNC, the professor shared with the SAVA facilitators that what they had been teaching the past couple of weeks had been positively impacting the students. For instance, one student - when making decisions about where they wanted to live on campus - said that their reason for deciding was “Because it’s my body, my choice!” This is one of the core takeaways of SAVA Center’s SOAR program, teaching students that they have bodily autonomy, preferences and choices, and can make decisions for themselves.
What We Do
Shiloh House promotes quality of life for some of the most vulnerable youth in Northern Colorado by providing evidence based, high fidelity, trauma-informed wraparound services (an EBP) including safe housing, therapies, education, and family support services. Shiloh House respectfully requests program support for the Beyond the Walls programs, which are organized under three categories. (1) Independent Living Coaching: Providing coaching for youth ages 14–26, who are transitioning from foster care, treatment facilities, incarceration, at risk of or currently homeless. These youth often need support in navigating and developing self-directed goals. Our IL coach surrounds them with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, resources, and education to help them thrive. (2) Evening Reporting: An alternative to secure detention for pre-adjudicated and adjudicated adolescents in middle school and high school. IL coaches provide after-school programing that offers a passage away from detention, further court involvement, and out-of-home placement. This highly tailored programming addresses each youth’s individual needs and strengths. (3) Youth and Family support and stabilization: Linked to Youth & Family Connections wraparound (EBP) our partnership will expand holistic wraparound services to help stabilize families using a Shiloh’s life coach to deliver family coaching, parent support, tutoring, and mentoring focused on improving parent capacity, academic achievement, preventing truancy, emancipation and independent living skills training, and increasing social and emotional functioning at home and school. Each of these linked components addresses significant needs and changes in the life trajectory for the youth and in many cases, the whole family. This request will support the implantation of the full Beyond the Wall program in Weld County and allow us to increase from 25 youth to 50 youth.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 8
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
16-year-old Cindy was disconnected from her family and homeless. Shiloh assigned a coach to her and within 24 hours we were able to find her a safe home to stay. Staff connected with her family to determine if it would be possible for her to return home. And, while she wasn't able to, she was able to rebuild a positive relationship with her family. Cindy was also able to go back to school and complete her secondary education.
What We Do
Soccer Without Borders partners closely with the Greeley-Evans School District to provide year-round afterschool programming to newcomer youth in Greeley and Evans in Weld County. This after-school programming integrates soccer, education and community to meet the needs of refugee and immigrant youth who are often marginalized from traditional sports programs and after-school programs due to language, cultural, financial, and logistical barriers to participation. SWB programs are designed to eliminate the barriers these youth face, and to build a safe, welcoming and inclusive space in which newcomer youth can find belonging, increase their engagement, and have fun. SWB programs are evidence-based, integrating the bodies of research on positive youth development and trauma-informed practices, which inform our program design, implementation, staff training, and observation and evaluation. In addition, SWB Greeley is part of a wider network of SWB programs in 7 locations in the US and abroad, allowing our program to incorporate lessons learned and best practices from the diverse contexts within which SWB works with youth across the globe, while maintaining a locallyfocused approach to program design, implementation, and evaluation. SWB has partnered with the Greeley-Evans School District since beginning programming in Colorado in 2012, but this proposal represents a new chapter in the partnership. With support from United Way of Weld County, SWB will work directly with 5 middle schools in the district, increasing our reach to include additional youth in our programs. In addition to the expansion of youth served, we will also implement a new component of our programs, responding to youth, family, and community feedback and the local context. SWB will launch a new middle school soccer league, inviting other schools and organizations to participate through entering teams in the league. We anticipate the league will serve over 100 youth in year one, and will continue to grow to meet the demand for local, inclusive sports programming in Greeley.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 0
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 157
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 0
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 0
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 0
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 0
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 0
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
One of our participants, Rosa, recently graduated from high school, with plans to attend Colorado State University in the fall. Rosa also won the Cultural Leadership award at her high school, representing the leadership of newcomer youth in SWB programs!
What We Do
Founded over 20 years ago, this yearly process distributes funds to local recreation centers and programs county-wide to scholarship young people who otherwise could not afford to participate in children and youth development, recreational, and sport activities.
Who We Serve
2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County
- Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 47
- County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 144
- Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 0
- Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 129
- South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 114
- Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 45
- US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 45
- US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 24
- Outside Weld County: 0
How We Impact
Seth applied for scholarship funds to help shift his daughter Madison's focus from her cell phone to activities outside of their home. Madison is addicted to her phone and has spent so much time on it, it stunted her growth. Seth enrolled her in basketball where she enjoyed being part of a team, made new friends, and found positive role models in her coaches. She also spent several hours a week at practice and playing in games which reduced the amount of time she was on her phone. She developed a love of the game and can't wait to play again after the pandemic.
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