Summer Graduation
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Fred and Jana Bartlit with Lulu |
Excelsior was honored to have Fred Bartlit as our graduation speaker for the Summer 2012 Graduation Ceremonies. Our four graduates, Tifani, Jessica, Natasha and Becky, saw themselves in his personal story of a tough childhood in Chicago with huge obstacles to overcome just to graduate from high school. Fred talked about being called names in high school and being told he wasn't smart enough. "So, my mom said...(read more) |
| Shenandoah Girls Go for the Gold! | |
While across campus, every cottage decorated for the Olympics, Shenandoah Cottage had their own special three week Olympic competition. The week before the International Olympics began in London, here in Aurora Colorado Shenandoah girls and staff worked on.... (read more) |
| Volunteers Helping Our Girls Thrive with Confidence | |
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Thrive for Confidance Volunteers |
By Gwen King and Joan Gabrielson
Most teenage girls struggle with self esteem issues. For girls who have experienced traumatic life events, their poor sense of self worth can lead them to engage in dangerous behaviors, ie: eating disorders, suicide attempts, cutting, substance abuse, prostitution or violence against others. So, when Brad Askren from the Thrive With Confidence Foundation came to us...(read more) |
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| Help Us Meet the Anschutz Challenge! | |
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The Anschutz Foundation has awarded Excelsior Youth Center a grant to serve troubled girls. Additionally, The Foundation has challenged Excelsior to raise $24,000 by November 2012 in order to receive an additional $12,000 in challenge grant funds for Excelsior's Community Based Services program.
Can you help us meet this challenge? When matched with the Anschutz challenge funds, every $1.00 you donate will become $1.50 for Excelsior! Click here to donate today! |
