Education
Serve Colorado is focused on ensuring youth have the resources they need to thrive in school and beyond. AmeriCorps programs work with members across the state to provide tutoring, out of school time activities, and engagement.
Serve Colorado’s education programs are purpose-built to drive tangible impact and address specific needs within Colorado communities. From targeted interventions addressing literacy challenges to hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives fostering a passion for science and technology, Serve Colorado’s portfolio is a strategic response to the unique educational demands in our state.
Programs Serving Pre-K Youth
Colorado HIPPYCorps
Supports families with preschool children to increase school readiness and academic success.
Program Manager Contact Information: Jackie Cordova, jackie@parentpossible.org
Programs Serving K-12 Students
Alpine Achievers Initiative
Provides math and literacy tutoring both in and out of school in rural Colorado.
Program Manager Contact: Julia Makowski, julia@alpineachievers.org
Artist Year Colorado
Provides student-centered arts education to economically-disadvantaged students.
Colorado Program Manager Contact Information: Hayley Krichels, hayley.krichels@artistyear.org
City Year Denver
Supports struggling students with in-school academic support and encourages school engagement in Denver Public Schools.
Program Manager Contact Information: Josh Shald, jshald@cityyear.org.
Colorado Reading Corps
Provides support to K-3rd grade students to help them become better, more confident readers.
Program Manager Contact Information: Briana Schlesinger, BrianaS@youthforachange.org
Corps for a Change
Provides support and resources for high school students and their families with a focus on reducing the school dropout rate and increasing the graduation rate. A program of Colorado Youth for a Change.
Program Manager Contact Information: Manuel Aragon manuela@youthforachange.org
Colorado Math Corps
Provides evidence-based support for 4-8th graders in small groups. A program of Colorado Youth for a Change.
Program Manager Contact Information: Christina Mijares, christinam@youthforachange.org
TeamUP AmeriCorps
Supports family well being through coaching on early literacy, providing food, and mentoring children after school. A program of United Way of Southwest Colorado.
Program Manager Contact Information:
Ways to Get Involved
Apply for Funding: Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Tribes, institutions of higher education, and state/local agencies to plan or operate an AmeriCorps program. Learn more about AmeriCorps funding.
Serve in a Program: Contact a program above to learn more and apply!
Partner to Increase Impact: Strategic partnerships strengthen AmeriCorps programs and their service impact in local communities. Interested in partnering? Contact Zach Ward at zach.ward@state.co.us for more information on how you or your organization can get involved.