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Difference Maker: Tsvetelina Fuentes
“I hope more people think they are capable and decide to be curious about different ways of accomplishing something. I also hope more...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read


Youth Spotlight: Kimberly Mayorga
The future of Vail Valley is in the hands of our youth, and with Kimberly Mayorga, the future looks bright. Kim is a dancer, a leader, an...
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Sep 1, 20203 min read


Anabel Johnson - Youth Spotlight
Anabel Johnson: REVEALED! Mountain Youth absolutely does NOT want Anabel Johnson to be our best kept secret. But, her contributions to...
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Aug 3, 20203 min read


Britny Rose: Difference Maker
Mountain Youth has the motto “Stronger Together”. This holds firm because when supportive individuals surround us, we thrive as a...
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Aug 1, 20203 min read


Difference Maker: Zachary Varón
Gandhi once said, “It is easy to stand in a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.” Little did Zachary Varón know that standing...
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Jul 1, 20202 min read


Youth Spotlight: Joslyn Sanchez
Mountain Youth recognizes the importance of having a trusted adult in the life of every child; someone they can look up to as a...
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Jul 1, 20203 min read


Youth Spotlight - Olivia Soukup
Olivia Soukup moved to Eagle County when she was a sophomore in high school and began attending Vail Christian High School. She is...
MountainYouth
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Difference Maker - Carol Johnson
This month’s difference maker has not only made a difference in the community, but she has made an amazing impact at Mountain Youth. An...
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Jun 1, 20203 min read


Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Movie Trailer https://www.screenagersmovie.com/nc-trailer Filmmakers and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around...
MountainYouth
May 1, 20202 min read


Difference Maker: Edgar Chairez
Humble is the first word that comes to mind when describing Edgar Chairez. He is very modest about being nominated as a "difference...
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May 1, 20205 min read


COVID-19 Compassion vs. COVID-19 Compliance
Our youth are making major sacrifices during our surreal stay-at-home-even-if-you-don’t-want-to existence. Rites of passage they have...
MountainYouth
May 1, 20202 min read


Valley's Voice Youth Respond to COVID-19 through Protect Our Valley Social Media Campaign
If you have not heard about Valley’s Voice yet, you definitely will! Valley’s Voice is housed within Mountain Youth and funded through a...
MountainYouth
Apr 14, 20202 min read


An Open Letter to Parents of Teens and Young Adults,
As we all know, it is not easy parenting teens and college-aged young adults. Especially those who were recently sent home abruptly from...
MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20203 min read


A new sister program to Eat Chat Parent Specifically for for our Spanish Speaking Locals
The name of the new program is Aprendiendo Juntos with the tagline: Cultivando Beinestar, Comunicación, Conexión This translates in...
MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20201 min read


Stecher: You are enough
We’re now in Week 2 of this abrupt lifestyle change. Without much notice, many of us have been thrust into working from home, while...
Mountain Youth
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Youth Spotlight: Hannah Litt
Hannah is part of National Honors Society, BMHS drama program, many volunteer efforts, and is a member of the youth executive board that...
Mountain Youth
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Difference Maker: Jay Giordano
It is not easy to sum up just who Jay Giordano is or what he does. For one, he will not admit that he has a significant impact on the...
MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20203 min read


We are Hiring! Youth Engagement Coordinator
Youth Engagement Coordinator Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager of Valley’s Voice and Communities That Care, this...
MountainYouth
Mar 18, 20204 min read


We are Hiring! Safe Driving Manager
Manager of Safe Driving Efforts Under the direction of the Manager of Strategic Impact and the Executive Director, this position supports...
MountainYouth
Mar 6, 20204 min read


Youth Spotlight: Ethan Pyke
The face(t)s of a “Soldier”, Meet Ethan Pyke Really? A soldier in high school? Every once in a while we get to meet a young person with...
MountainYouth
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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