by Shannon Boltz | Sep 15, 2024 | Stories of Impact
“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...
by Lauren | May 29, 2024 | blog, Stories of Impact, Testimonials
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...
by Lauren | May 29, 2024 | blog, Stories of Impact, Testimonials
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...
by Lauren | May 28, 2024 | blog, Stories of Impact, Testimonials
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...
by Lauren | Feb 21, 2024 | blog, Podcast, Stories of Impact
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...
by Lauren | Jan 18, 2024 | blog, Stories of Impact
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...
