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
CYL Base Camp Inspires Teens to Lead in their Community
It was early on a Saturday morning walking up to Sturm Hall at the University of Denver, and you could feel the excitement in the air as teens from across Metro Denver arrived for Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) Base Camp CommUnity, a youth leadership forum created by...
The Humble Attitude of a Leader
I climbed out of my hammock and took in a big whiff of chill morning air, tainted by the smell of aspen trees and the distinct butterscotch smell of ponderosa pine. The delicate bubble of a low creek whispered through the air, and I found delight in the early morning...
A Day of Peacebuilding and Community Impact
At the garden, we all converge, Paths cross and then Diverge Eyes misty, I soon learn I wasn’t the only one moved. Ana’s story is finished and many rush to embrace her. I follow. Sometimes it is just easier to express your emotions through a hug. In that moment, we...
Reflections from Pine Ridge – A Life Changing Journey
The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, one of the poorest areas in the United States, is home to the native Oglala Lakota people. This land has been fought over for decades and there is still mistrust and hate on the land towards non-natives from...
Maddy’s Story – 3 Years Out
Never does one think that three years later one organization will still have such a huge impact on their life. But here I am three years later continuously feeling grateful for the opportunity to be a part of CYL. I was a passionate ball of energy junior year when I...
Global Youth Service Day and Colorado Young Leaders: Youth-led solutions to real world problems
Considering what we have all seen repeatedly in the national media and in our own Colorado backyard, young people in our nation, our state, and our local communities have picked up the mantle of commitment and are visibly impacting the world. Colorado Young Leaders...
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