Save Our Youth
Save Our Youth transforms the lives of low income, at-risk youth through mentoring relationships that provide the skills for success in educational, emotional and spiritual development.
The roots of Save Our Youth (SOY) took form in 1995 when 100 churches and related agencies gathered to address the question of low-income, at-risk youth and gangs. Our organization has a 90% high school graduation rate in Denver Public Schools where normally there is a 50% or greater dropout rate. We serve youth from 15 neighborhoods in the Denver Metro Area including: Auraria, Baker, Barnum, Capital Hill, City Park West, Commerce City, East Colfax, Five Points, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Montbello, Montclair, North Aurora, North Littleton and Villa Park. Annually, SOY mentors more than 450 at-risk youth between the ages of ten and 18 years old.
SOY is a faith based ministry serving kids emotionally, educationally and spiritually. The SOY mentoring program matches at-risk youth with a caring adult mentor. Mentors commit to spending two to three hours a week with their mentee for one year, but most matches last an average of four years. Matches have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:
Matches also have the opportunity to enjoy various museums, cultural events and sporting events throughout the year as well as engage in community service projects together.
SOY takes special care in focusing on the educational development of our youth by providing them opportunities to grow and be encouraged through our College Prep program, College Scholars program and Summer Academic Recovery Centers.
Fundraising and volunteer support are the keys to providing educational development and scholarships.
- Volunteer to be a mentor or help with the SOY Christmas party in December.
- Donate to support SOY today.
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To learn more or make a donation go to www.saveouryouth.org.
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