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
Student Spotlight: Meet Olivia
Weekly Student Spotlight: Meet Olivia Wischmeyer By Hillie Brumfield “I believe that my role in CYL right now is still developing. I’m learning how to bond my passions with helping others around me. My dreams in life revolve around helping others, but with a cluttered...
Student Spotlight: Meet Stevie
Posted by Hillie Brumfield As a writer, I try to change my approach to the stories I’m telling for both the sake of the reader and for my own personal growth. Capturing the heart and spirit behind an individual and translating it to words for others to digest, and...
Student Spotlight: Meet Emma
Meet Emma Costain, CYL co-Secretary As Secretary on CYL's Youth Advisory Board (YAB), Emma Costain is no stranger to the full operations behind this organization. Emma found out about Colorado Young Leaders and it’s powerful, growing movement among high schoolers as...
#WhyWednesday #3
#WhyWednesday: Our Generation, Our Potential, and the Benefits of Volunteering The end of the year is around the corner, and you'll be see #GivingTuesday populating your social media platforms & inboxes. Every 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is developing,...
Student Spotlight: Meet Will
Sunday Student Spotlight "Colorado Young Leaders is a group of passionate young people that all share a common goal of having fun while bettering the community around them. It is our job to inspire our peers to have this same yearning to help others." This week, we...
#WhyWednesday #2
#WhyWednesday The end of the year is around the corner, and you'll see #GivingTuesday on your social media platforms & inboxes. Every 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is developing, building, and launching their end of year fundraising plan, and we are...
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