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 Early Learning Corps
Supports children ages 3-5 as they build the skills needed to become successful students in the future. Support early literacy and numeracy in small groups or classwide to help all students start off strong. A program of Colorado Youth for a Change.
Program Manager Contact Information: Briana Schlesinger BrianaS@youthforachange.org
Colorado HIPPYCorps
Supports families with preschool children to increase school readiness and academic success.
Program Manager Contact Information: Jackie Cordova, jackie@parentpossible.org
Bright Futures' AmeriCorps Program
Bright Futures' AmeriCorps Program places members at early childcare facility in the San Juan Region to develop their skills in a hands-on setting. Members engage children in educational curricula and support the lead teacher in creating engaging lesson plans.
Program contact: Gwyn Grier at americorps@brightfuturesforchildren.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: Autumn Conner, autumnc@youthforachange.org
CSU Extension 4-H STEM Initiative
Sparks an interest in STEM by providing in and out of school programming for underserved students and at-risk youth.
Program Manager Contact Information: Melinda Macpherson, melinda.macpherson@colostate.edu
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: Al Huckins, alh@unitedway-swco.org
YouthPower365
YouthPower365 provides mentoring, intervention, tutoring, and wrap-around supports for students and their families in Eagle County Colorado to address the academic and social-emotional needs.
To learn more contact Walter Gilles at wgilles@vvf.org.
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.