Join Us for the Evening of Connectedness
YouthRoots: A Night of Connectedness
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‘Connectedness in a Disconnected World’ event aims to foster community, support, and spark intergenerational conversations on the issues impacting us. Don’t miss out on this inspiring night filled with hope, resilience, and community!
Join!
Network and Learn from Leaders in the Community!
Connectedness in a Disconnected World’ event aims to foster community, support, and spark intergenerational conversations on the issues impacting us. Don’t miss out on this inspiring night filled with hope, resilience, and community!
Network
Engage with leaders and advocates to amplify our efforts.
Connection
Celebrate the transformative effects of our programs on youth and the community.
Action
Support and empower our youth by taking meaningful steps towards change.
Impact
Celebrate the transformative effects of our programs on youth and the community.
Watch Now!
Check out One of Our Impact Videos!
The impact that the youth are having on the community is unmatched. 15 Forever, a youth-led arm of Community Foundation Boulder County, empowers teenagers through philanthropy and leadership, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact on the world. This year’s 15 Forever board, comprising 16 youth from diverse backgrounds, dedicated a remarkable total of 660 hours to enhance their community while honing their leadership and activism abilities.
Speakers
Our 204 Keynote Speakers
DARRELL WATSON
Councilman
Denver City Council District 9
We are honored to welcome Councilman Darrell Watson from Denver City Council District 9 to YouthRoots! Councilman Watson took the time to learn about our mission and the incredible youth we empower through our programs. Thank you, Darrell Watson, for your support and for sharing your insights with our team. Together, we hope to create even more opportunities for youth empowerment and positive change.
MARIE BERRY
Director & Professor
Sie Cheou-Kang Center & Josef Korbel, University of Denver
Dr. Marie Berry will be attending our “Evening of Connectedness” event! Dr. Berry is the Director of the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy and an Associate Professor at the Josef Korbel School at the University of Denver. She co-founded the Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative, which supports women activists worldwide.
Her award-winning book, “War, Women, and Power,” explores women’s political mobilization in Rwanda and Bosnia. We are honored to have her join us and share her incredible insights.
Partners
Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners!
Tickets
Sheila VandeGraaph: YouthRoots ED
We are thrilled to welcome all youth, past, present, and future partners, sponsors, and community members. Let’s enjoy a night of Connectedness!
Learn
Learn more about our programs.
Our programming offer a variety of ways to develop the pipeline of diverse leaders in philanthropy, elevate youth voice, and build young leaders, including:
Youth Grantmaking
Youth giving thousands of dollars to community issues while developing leadership skills.
The YouthScan Project
Youth sharing their point of view on critical issues and facilitating youth-driven solutions.
GIV
Youth enacting change in the philanthropic sector through a paid internship in a foundation.