What fills your soul? For Jennifer Kennedy, owner of Dewey Dabbles, art fills her soul. Within a few minutes of speaking with her, you...

A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life. Melinda Brandt, head coach of Eagle Valley High School's cross country...

Gigi Stages a Solution! Written by: Sandy Schroeder, Director of Strategic Impact “This is for everyone!”  By “this”, Gigi means an...

Written by: Tsvetelian Fuentes Diana Loera has an important message for all of us: "Advocate for yourself, for your own education and...

Written by: Denise Kipp Why Teaching life skills in School Is Critical Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf,...

By: Grace Meinberg, Manager of Safe Driving Efforts Elizabeth Sura, a junior at Battle Mountain High School, is a kind and hardworking...

Michele Barber uses her platform and her heart, full of love, to advocate for kids. She is remarkably passionate about advocating for...

By: Came Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator Eagle County thrives off of a united community, and is a youth leader who has contributed to,...

Norma Gurrola moved to the Valley from Durango, Mexico, 14 years ago. She was a tenth-grader navigating a language barrier, her...

Written by: Denise Kipp, Director of Education Yesenia Briones, a senior at Colorado Mountain College, credits her determination and...

The most special people come into your life, make a lasting impact, and are so humble that they won't see their effect more than just...

By: Mikayla Curtis, Director of Strategic Impact Bella Matteo is a remarkable and inspirational young person. Not only is she gifted in...

A lifelong resident of Eagle County, a wife, and mother of 4 children, Bianca Ochoa has dedicated her life to serving her community and...

Ivan recently graduated from Battle Mountain High School and is looking forward to his next adventure at Regis University in Denver. Ivan...

Cameron Dole Written by: Madison Partridge, Marketing and Events Manager Have you ever encountered someone who exudes positivity and...

This month, we are excited to honor Cathy Strickler for her years of service to the youth in this community. Since 1990, Cathy has been...

Happy Pride Month! To commemorate the month of June, we spotlight an LGBTQ+ youth in our valley who serves as a safe space for other...

The Story: UB.U Written by: Amy Baker, Education Manager It all began about eight years ago, a local elementary school reached out to...

Fueling Her Future Written by Sandy Schroeder, Director of Community Engagement For Frances Farrell, becoming involved in her community...