Impact
Spreading goodness near and far.
From student-led podcasts and stories of profound impact, to leadership awards and capstone projects, we’re proud to share about our footprint in the community.
Mt. Bross Legacy Award
For seniors who are part of the Decalibron Summit Program, the Mt. Bross Legacy project is their community capstone for their time in CYL. Learn about their impact and find inspiration.
Presidential Service Volunteer Award
We are a certifying organization to provide the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to eligible Young Leaders during their time in our program. Bronze, silver, gold and lifetime awards are honored at our annual End of School Celebration in May.
Kindly Bold Award
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who lives Kindly Bold, in honor of 2019 CYL Alumna Lauren Guthrie and her legacy in Colorado Young Leaders.
Our Stories
Lily’s Story – CYL Saw Potential I Didn’t Even Know I Had
“Before CYL, I was unsure of what to do and doubted I could make a change on the big issues that I saw. I was even ashamed of how I showed up in the world; energetic and outspoken, I questioned if people were intimidated by me or saw me as unprofessional.” In high...
Naima’s Story: I know the type of leader I am
While I have only been a member of CYL less than a year, the impact it had on me was undeniable. I first joined CYL as a participant in the Think Like a Genius challenge last summer, as member of the Girls’ Inc team. The funny thing is, I had joined Think Like a...
Bella’s Story: Confidence to Create Positive Change
Hi everyone, my name is Isabella and I am a sophomore at East High School. I first joined CYLs’ changemaker meetings at the start of my freshman year because of my interest in making a positive impact on our community. This year, I took up a leadership position on the...
Enkh’s Story: Leadership is Asking for Help
Hello everyone! My name is Enkh. Going into high school, I knew what the plan was: participate in all the clubs and take the hardest classes and get all A’s and be the perfect volunteer, leader, and entrepreneur and then get into Stanford full ride. I am 2 years into...
Art as Suicide Prevention
In this episode of Generation Collaboration, Litzy and Emanuel provide the space to discuss youth suicide - Colorado's leading cause of death for youth and young adults - with Voz y Corazon, a suicide prevention program of WellPower Denver. This episode welcomes...
Empowering Voices: CYL’s Call to Leadership on the Grand Stage
As we celebrate #10yearsCYL please join us on a #memorywalk to showcase our impact over the years. At CYL, pushing boundaries isn't just encouraged; it's a way of life. For many of our students, taking the leap into the world of public speaking becomes a...
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