We work to change the lives of those who need it most

Partner Organizations

Under the umbrella of Denver Housing Authority, YEA is a stand-alone non-profit serving young people ages 14-24 from Denver’s marginalized communities. Their mission is to assist youth in breaking the cycle of generational poverty by gaining personal and economic stability.

Working with over 250 young people a year, YEA leads youth in reaching their education, employment, and mental wellness goals through innovative programming in culinary, arts + technology, and employment training.

Providing mentorship and mental health services for youth they serve allows YEA to identify kids in critical need. SOC will then help through direct purchase of goods and services identified by YEA staff.

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN): Document filing fees and travel related expenses for children receiving pro bono legal assistance from RMIAN to become US citizens, or to attain legally residency.

Jefferson County Open School (JCOS):
Individual assistance for at-risk students,
ages 5-18

Our history

Supporters of Children was preceded, in 1990, by an organization called One Day House, a support and daycare center for children affected by HIV/AIDS. This collaboration of professionals and donors renovated the large north Denver home through 100% donated efforts and materials.

In 1995, Supporters of Children was created by these founders of One Day to directly meet the material and service needs of youth in Colorado.

SOC continues today with the support of our donors, and through the dedicated efforts of carefully selected partner organizations, who identify the children in need.

Our board members and other generous contributors fund overhead expenses, so that 100% of your donation goes directly to the children served.

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MEET our board

PRESIDENT
JANET FEDER

Born in Boulder and raised in Denver, I began exploring the world on my own terms in my teens and have since travelled widely across the globe. Volunteering for the benefit of the planet and those less fortunate was integral to my upbringing and has always been part of my life.

As an adult in the 1980’s I advocated for and mentored troubled youth in the juvenile justice system through Denver Partners. I became involved with Supporters of Children in the 1990’s and was elected Board Chair in 2014. I was an advisory board member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (1995-2016). I am also an avid cyclist, devoted friend, and adoring family member.

TREASURER & PARTNER LIAISON
SHARON FEDER

I spent my youth pursuing visual art studies, horses and surviving the 1970’s. The country was a very divided, fearful and angry place – very much like the present. Throughout the confusion and chaos, a commitment to community that I inherited from generations of my family has always been a stabilizer in my life.

In 1990, I became involved in ONEDAY’s Rainbow House for Children Affected by AIDS, creating full room murals throughout the center along with local artist friends; then joined the design team for Supporters of Children; P.S. 1 Denver alternative school; and P/SL hospital’s NICU Parent Support organization.
My commitment to the Natural World, including Family and Community, is the foundation for every moment and for everything I do.

COMMUNICATIONS
Jet Pruett

Jet has worked since he was 12 years old and recently graduated from Colorado Technical University with a degree in General Business Management. Jet Pruett and Brigid Courtad share a deep commitment to tending the earth and whichever creatures need their assistance — including human creatures!

COMMUNICATIONS
BRIGID COURTAD

Brigid is completing her Mechanical Engineering degree at the Colorado School of Mines and has been a dancer since she could walk. Jet Pruett and Brigid Courtad share a deep commitment to tending the earth and whichever creatures need their assistance — including human creatures!

SECRETARY & PARTNER LIAISON
ELAINE STANLEY

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lindsey-Grey Quint

Lindsey Quint is completing two Master’s degrees in Chinese and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She is currently researching subnational Chinese investment and green energy. Along with her mad design and tech skills, she is an avid hiker.

SOC ALLIES

BOOKKEEPER
MARY GRANGE SCHULTZ

I grew up with the understanding that how a person lives their life is what is most important. I come from a huge family. We always show up for each other, no matter how difficult the facts of life might get. Building and nurturing relationships with every person I engage with is what gives my life meaning. After creating and running a business and then a family, I began working for disabled people as a volunteer guardian ad litem and as a companion and patient advocate. I’m passionate about everything I do. When I was offered an opportunity to assist Supporters of Children with their work on behalf of kids and young people in Colorado, it felt like a great opportunity to turn my deep concerns for humans on this earth into useful and meaningful outcomes.

IN MEMORIUM

FORMER BOARD MEMBERS

Dallas Parkins Jr (2022)

Rick Blair (2013)

Rick Watson

Sharon Hartman

Dara Hoffman

Austin Plunkett

David Plunkett

Our SOC ally, Mary, was given a donation to SOC from her son -- as his holiday present to her. His employer matched and then doubled the gift.Please consider Supporters of Children in your creative gift-giving!

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