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 legal residency.
Jefferson County Open School (JCOS):
Individual assistance for at-risk students,
ages 5-18
PorchLight is a Family Justice Center (FJC) that provides comprehensive legal, emotional and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The center is centrally located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
The FJC is a safe, caring environment that provides one-stop services and support. Key local government agencies, law enforcement, community, social and legal service providers, and the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Offices are located on-site at PorchLight to make it easier for victims and survivors to get help.
