by Lauren | Apr 8, 2022 | blog, Stories of Impact
CiviCO, a strategic partner of Colorado Young Leaders, hosted the annual Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal Ceremony to honor incredible leaders who have made a significant impact across the state of Colorado. The Citizenship Medal is based on the National Medal of...
by Lauren | Nov 18, 2021 | blog, Stories of Impact
Colorado Young Leaders strives to inspire youth to do big things in and around their community. As an organization, CYL empowers students by instilling the confidence to harness their power through purpose to change their communities for the better. CYL’s Base Camp...
by Lauren | Sep 1, 2021 | blog, Stories of Impact
The Think Like a Genius Challenge was one of the best life experiences I’ve ever had. Each of my abilities was put to the test to see if we could crush this Challenge. Many different types of life skills were introduced and highlighted in this Challenge. Through...
by Lauren | Jul 7, 2021 | blog, Stories of Impact
In 2019, CYL was provided with a tremendous opportunity to carry on the legacy of the Think Like a Genius® Challenge, started by Eric Siler with the curriculum created by his brother Todd Siler. We were unable to run the Challenge in 2020 but it’s back in 2021!...
by Lauren | Dec 15, 2020 | blog, Stories of Impact
Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) has been the most impactful organization in my life. It’s redefined volunteerism and service for me as a place in which I could be a leader and through which I could develop myself and my leadership abilities rather than simply...
by Lauren | Dec 1, 2020 | blog, Stories of Impact
Through CYL, I learned what an incredible impact youth can have when they come together to problem-solve and think creatively. Through organizing White Out the Stigma (our Global Youth Service Day project focusing on reducing the stigma of youth mental health), I...
