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Bridging The Gap To Success
“This is the first time in my life that I have felt successful,“ says 23-year-old Gordon Davidson, “that I felt like everything was going to be okay.”
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Brothers Breaking the Cycle
A fourth of Colorado’s high school students do not graduate on time. (2006 Colorado Department of Education report) This high drop-out rate translates into a “staggering” loss in human potential in Colorado, says the Governor’s Colorado P-20 Council Brief. In fact, the Colorado Children’s Campaign reports that lost earning potential due to students not graduating from high school costs Colorado $3.4 billion per year.
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Claudia and Kristin, Mentor Helps Youth Reach College Dream
A college education is paramount to achieving success in our country; it’s the gateway to the American dream. Most of us got help from our parents as we spent endless hours on applications, essays and the constant coordination it took to apply for college and student loans.
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Getting out of the Gang
My 12th birthday wasn’t typical. Instead of a cake and presents, my older cousins initiated me into their gang. I looked up to them; they were family, and honestly, I didn’t really have a choice. Unfortunately, that decision I made as a kid changed my life forever.
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Growing up Guided
When Nigel was just 5 years old, his single mother knew her son needed a strong male role model to help him be successful in school and in life. She connected with Denver Kids, hoping a male mentor could help Nigel in school and put him on track to graduate.
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Inspiring Foster Youth
Merriam-Webster defines inspiration as: a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions.
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Music Makes The Grade!
It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon at Stevens Elementary School in Wheat Ridge. The music room risers are filled with students standing at the ready, violins tucked under their chins, bows poised to slide across the strings.
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Reading, Learning, Succeeding!
10-year-old Donovan Leisner spent part of his summer break at Disneyland and Universal Studios. Still, he says, he couldn’t wait to get back home and back to school.
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Someone To Count On
At first glance, James Woodall is a typical twelve-year-old boy. He’s into all kinds of sports, especially football, and is developing healthy social skills. What sets James apart from others his age is his story.
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Steppin’ With Initiative
It’s the kind of synchronization that gives you goose bumps. Walking into Jefferson High School in Edgewater, you hear T.R.O.O.P. long before you can see them. These girls have serious rhythm. They keep time in a dynamic step team that focuses on the Total Respect of Other People.
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