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Happy Hour and Silent Auction-Ticket Price Goes Up Soon !
Celebrate Earth Day and support the Corps at the Happy Hour and Silent Auction next Wednesday, April 22 at The Tavern Uptown (6-8:00 p.m.). Auction items include a Denver Art Museum membership, Frontier Airlines tickets, yoga and spa packages and plenty of pratical services you use every day. Click here to see a full auction list.
TICKETS
$25 until Sunday, 4.19
$30 on or after Monday 4.20
Last year's event sold out. Purchase your discounted tickets here today!
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The Corps Partners with Vail Resorts for National Youth Service Day (NYSD)
MHYC, along with Vail Resorts and Westminster Open Space will celebrate NYSD by planting 250 new trees near the Big Dry Creek Trail and Open Space on April 25th.
"National Youth Service Day is a chance to share our mission of engaging youth in service with the entire community," said Kelly Causey, the executive director of MHYC. "We're thankful for the support of Vail Resorts and proud to partner with Westminster Open Space for this project."
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We Need You!
Volunteers play a pivital role in helping Mile High Youth Corps provide youth with opportunities to achieve their goals. We have multiple ways for you to get involved in our programs. Click here for a list of current volunteer opportunities.
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Newsflash! The Corps' green jobs training featured in the North Denver Tribune. Check it out.
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| Upcoming Events |
4/22/09 Happy Hour and Silent Auction at The Tavern Uptown
4/25/09 National Youth Service Day with Vail Resorts and Westminster Open Space (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
5/25/09 MHYC Offices Closed for Memorial Day
5/26/09 Orientation begins for summer programs
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What are Your Summer Plans?
Deadline for MHYC Summer Employment Quickly Approaching
Mile High Youth Corps will provide over 50 young adults with "green jobs" this summer. Youth ages 16-24 will have the opportunity to learn new skills, earn a paycheck and get money for college while working to improve our parks and public lands and helping the community conserve water. Applications for the Summer of Service and Water Conservation Programs will be accepted through April 24th and the programs begin in late May/early June.
Click the links below for program specifics.
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Donors Make a Difference
Thank you to the following individuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations who contributed to Mile High Youth Corps in the first quarter of 2009. Their generous support helped us engage 50 youth in improving the community and their own lives this spring and will help provide 50 additional youth with opportunities to learn, earn and serve this summer. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of youth and in our community!
Amy Robinson
Barbara Driscoll- On Behalf Of Thomas Lloyd
Desiree Gelman
Diana Cordova
Forest City Stapleton, Inc.
Golden Lions Club
Interface Communications
MatchLink Partners
Rockford Williams Insurance
Shannon and Chris Chafin
The Daniels Fund
Tom Ratty and Pam Parker
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 Finding the "Best of Both Worlds"
In early February, Corpsmember Steve Lynch set out to follow in his mother's footsteps. "The spirit of community service was instilled in me from my mom," said the 23-year-old from the Chicago, Illinois area. Desiring to join AmeriCorps, Steve felt torn between serving in the wilderness or in an inner-city environment. "I enjoy the outdoors but also wanted exposure to aspects of urban culture that I wasn't familiar with. Mile High was the best of both worlds."
Part of the AmeriCorps Leadership and Conservation Program (ACLC), Steve has spent the first quarter of his 11-month commitment helping low-income households save energy and money in their homes with the Energy Conservation Project. "Taking care of the environment is the number one responsibility of my generation." In May, Steve will acquire a leadership role with the Summer of Service Program and provide direction to a crew of younger Corpsmembers working in public parks and open spaces. "I'm excited for the challenge to figure out how to make a small group thrive."
Long-term, Steve is considering a career in the green jobs industry and believes he'll always draw on his time at the Corps. "I've learned so much from working with my fellow Corpsmembers, the staff and our Energy clients. These interactions are what have really shaped my experience."
*Photo Caption: Corpsmember Steve Lynch stands near Energy Conservation Kits he helped package, which will be mailed to low-income families around the Denver metro area.
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Support the Corps by
Promoting Water Conservation
Since the launch of our Water Conservation Program in 2007, Mile High Youth Corps has helped Denver Water customers save approximately 60 million gallons of water annually. This year, we hope to save an additional 30 million gallons through the installation of 3,000 high-efficiency toilets in nonprofit organizations, low-income households and faith-based institutions. You can support our efforts by promoting water conservation with a "Use Only What You Need" sign in your yard or window. Contact us at emcc@mhyc.net to order your sign by June 1st.
For every sign we distribute, MHYC will receive a $1.50 contribution to support our employment and education programs for urban youth. So, just by putting a cool, free sign in your yard you can help save water AND support green jobs training for youth. Order your free sign now. |
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