YOUTH SPOTLIGHT | Christina San Diego |
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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Youth Spotlight Here
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Christina San Diego is a wise and resilient junior at Eagle Valley High School. Energy evokes her destiny to make a difference in a world of adversity. As Christi describes, “I want to inspire people and reach their hearts. I want others to look up to me and hear what I have to say.” It is Christi’s mission to advocate for young people to be assertive, celebrate diversity and develop personal passions and creative expression.
Christi moved to Eagle County from Tennessee when she was in fourth grade with her dad and four siblings, ranging in age from fourteen to twenty-one. It hasn’t been easy growing up with a single dad, working many jobs to care for five children and her family has suffered from adversity. “I want to motivate others to work hard and overcome their obstacles,” she says. Christi’s two older sisters- both away at college- are her biggest inspiration. They have worked hard to get where they are and through hard work and tenacity, her dad and sisters have influenced Christi to keep moving to persevere through hardships. In the future, Christi aspires to travel the world and explore her roots as a Filipino woman.
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DIFFERENCE MAKER | Shelby Partridge |
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Do you know someone who is making a difference in the community and deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Difference Maker Here
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This month’s Difference Maker is not only impacting our youth in the classroom as a sixth grade math teacher at Eagle Valley Middle School but she also coaches sixth grade boys and girls basketball and high school softball at Eagle Valley High School. Patience and encouragement encompass Shelby Partridge’s dedication to young people. She advocates for our youth to be themselves and to follow their passions.
Shelby grew up just outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Lucky enough to grow up vacationing in Beaver Creek as a teenager, she knew very quickly that the mountains would be her home someday. After teaching for a year in Omaha, Shelby decided to make the move to Avon, not knowing a single soul here. It was one of the best decisions she ever made! Shelby wasn’t sure she would call this place home for very long but here she is five years later. Shelby and her wife have spread roots in this community and both have been welcomed with open arms, making connections with a lasting impression.
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Mountain Youth is HIRING
Join our growing team of enthusiastic and passionate team
of individuals with unique perspectives.
Family Education Manager- Full time (~40 hours per week)
Marketing & Events Manager- Full time (~40 hours per week)
Learn more about the requirements and compensation of this and other
Mountain Youth opportunities HERE
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Laced & Lethal- Catch the recording from our recent presentation and panel conversation on fentanyl and opioid education and prevention HERE.
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Free events open to any youth!
Drive in Movie
Friday, May 20
Eagle County Fairgrounds Parking Lot
7:45pm- Gates Open | 8:30pm- Movie Starts
All Ages Welcome, Free Popcorn
Middle School Trivia Night
Tuesday, May 10
Mountain Youth Eagle Office, 700 Chambers, 2A
5:30pm-7:30pm, Free Food
Prizes for top 3 teams, open to all 6-8th graders
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May 22nd from 5pm-6:30pm for all middle and high school members at Ford Ampitheatre (in partnership with TedXYouth Vail)
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The CTC Media Team is launching a Media Blitz, promoting Forward Together!
Forward Together was created to help you build and strengthen your relationship with the young people in your life through their growing and developing years.
Youth and adult experts agree that Forward Together is an expansive resource worth distributing to all members of our community! There is a side for youth and a side for parents, a button for English and a button for Spanish.
Meaningful conversations and relationships keep our young people on positive paths of mental wellness and responsible behaviors!
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If you have any questions or would like more information on our work, please reach out to Tsveti Fuentes, Communities That Care Mobilizer, at tfuentes@mountainyouth.org. |
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UPCOMING TRAINING- Save the Date |
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SAVE THE DATE - What is Your Annual Giving Plan?
June 23| 1pm - 3pm | In-Person TBA
This session in the Nonprofit Learning series is on developing a successful Annual Giving program. It will delve into your tactics for cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting your donors to build a base of support for your organization. We’ll explore the components of a strong direct mail appeal as well as how to incorporate multichannel marketing (direct mail, email, online giving, social media, print) into your solicitations.
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Stay Up To Date On Our Work By Following Our Social Media |
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TedXYouth Vail is BACK! Join in youth-led festivities- engaging talks, food, activities and more. This year, speakers will share their stories of RESILIENCE ranging from battling stereotypes to struggles with lack of mental health resources.
Sunday May 22 @ Ford Ampitheatre in Vail from 1pm-5pm.
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Eagle Climbing and Fitness- Check out the Eagle Climbing & Fitness calendar HERE for a scheduled jam-packed with opportunities for the youngest (Toddler/ Family Yoga and Kids Climbing Club) humans in your life. Queer Climbing Night occurs the last Sunday of each month and Climbers of Color is back on May 21 from 10am-1pm.
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Healing with Horses - Community Connection
With 10th Mountain Equine (TME)
May 10 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM | TME Ranch in Eagle
Curación Con Caballos - Conexiones Comunitarias
Con 10th Mountain Equine (TME)
17 de mayo, 6:00 – 7:30 PM | TME Ranch in Eagle
Inspire Integrity: Chase An Authentic Life
Keynote with Corey Ciocchetti
May 26 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Edwards Interfaith Chapel
Under The Influence Of Stress
Keynote & Book signing with Corey Ciocchetti
May 26 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Edwards Interfaith Chapel
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Climb for Hope Benefit Event
Saturday, June 4th
11am-3pm
Eagle Climbing & Fitness
700 Chambers Ave, Eagle
The 3rd Annual Climb for Hope benefit is a fun kick-off to summer that brings community members of all ages together to raise funds for suicide prevention! Join us at Eagle Climbing + Fitness, where we’ll have activities for the entire family, food, drink, camaraderie, and of course, climbing!
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“Búsqueda del Tesoro” de Polinizadores / Pollinator Scavenger Hunt
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail 14 de Mayo / May 14th 10am-12pm
Donación de Ropa / Clothing Swap
United Way Youth Closet, Edwards 14 de Mayo / May 14th 1pm-3pm
Caminata Bajo la Luna Roja / Blood Moon Hike
Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon 15 de Mayo / May 15th 8pm – 10:30pm
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Congratulations to family leaders Sandy Schroeder, Cameron Dole, Tsveti Fuentes and Grace Meinberg (not pictured) for their recent accomplishments graduating from the Family Leadership Training Institute. |
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Mountain Youth works to make the community we live in a stronger, more vibrant place for youth and families through education, advocacy, and connections.
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