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Difference Maker: Jennifer Kennedy
What fills your soul? For Jennifer Kennedy, owner of Dewey Dabbles, art fills her soul. Within a few minutes of speaking with her, you...
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
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Difference Maker: Melinda Brandt
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...
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Jan 4, 20222 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Georgianna OliverSmith
Gigi Stages a Solution! Written by: Sandy Schroeder, Director of Strategic Impact “This is for everyone!” By “this”, Gigi means an...
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Jan 3, 20223 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Diana Loera
Written by: Tsvetelian Fuentes Diana Loera has an important message for all of us: "Advocate for yourself, for your own education and...
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Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf, Cat Stone, and Betsy VanBeek
Written by: Denise Kipp Why Teaching life skills in School Is Critical Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf,...
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Dec 1, 20213 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Elizabeth Sura
By: Grace Meinberg, Manager of Safe Driving Efforts Elizabeth Sura, a junior at Battle Mountain High School, is a kind and hardworking...
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Nov 2, 20213 min read
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Difference Maker: Michele Barber
Michele Barber uses her platform and her heart, full of love, to advocate for kids. She is remarkably passionate about advocating for...
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Nov 2, 20212 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Laura Vargas
By: Came Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator Eagle County thrives off of a united community, and is a youth leader who has contributed to,...
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Oct 1, 20212 min read
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Difference Maker: Norma Gurrola
Norma Gurrola moved to the Valley from Durango, Mexico, 14 years ago. She was a tenth-grader navigating a language barrier, her...
MountainYouth
Oct 1, 20213 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Yesenia Briones
Written by: Denise Kipp, Director of Education Yesenia Briones, a senior at Colorado Mountain College, credits her determination and...
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Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Difference Maker: Glenda Wentworth
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...
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Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Bella Matteo
By: Mikayla Curtis, Director of Strategic Impact Bella Matteo is a remarkable and inspirational young person. Not only is she gifted in...
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Aug 3, 20213 min read
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Difference Maker: Bianca Ochoa
A lifelong resident of Eagle County, a wife, and mother of 4 children, Bianca Ochoa has dedicated her life to serving her community and...
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Aug 3, 20213 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Ivan Rojas
Ivan recently graduated from Battle Mountain High School and is looking forward to his next adventure at Regis University in Denver. Ivan...
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Jul 2, 20212 min read
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Difference Maker: Cameron Dole
Cameron Dole Written by: Madison Partridge, Marketing and Events Manager Have you ever encountered someone who exudes positivity and...
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Jul 2, 20212 min read
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Difference Maker: Cathy Stickler
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...
MountainYouth
Jun 3, 20214 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Bronte. P Nelson
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...
MountainYouth
Jun 3, 20213 min read
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Difference Makers: Anne-Marie Desmond and Emily McCormack
The Story: UB.U Written by: Amy Baker, Education Manager It all began about eight years ago, a local elementary school reached out to...
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May 4, 20213 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Frances Farrell
Fueling Her Future Written by Sandy Schroeder, Director of Community Engagement For Frances Farrell, becoming involved in her community...
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May 4, 20212 min read
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Apr 1, 20210 min read
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