At YouthZone, the staff was as busy as ever, starting new programs and opening new offices.  In 1996, YouthZone began a collaboration with Advocate Safehouse to help bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence.  The Aspen office opened in 1997 and YouthZone purchased the office building in Rifle in 1998.

 

In 1999, the organization officially became known as YouthZone, having previously operated as "Garfield Youth Services" since 1978.  The Restorative Justice program was also established in 1999, as was a Latino outreach program that included youth leadership camps. 

 

Wrapping up the four year period was the strongest fundraiser for YouthZone to date, with Kiss a Pig raising $127,000.