Youth & literacy
Imagination LIbrary
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$3,000 Donation 2020 and 2021
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Our Youth and Literacy Committee made a 5 year commitment to partner with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Denver. Statewide, the Colorado Imagination Library Program Bill, signed by Governor Polis in 2020, directs the State to help support local communities that enroll. In just one year, this project has grown from 78 to 200 children in the Globeville, Elyria, and Swansea neighborhoods. Across metro Denver, 2000 children are now enrolled and the project continues to grow! |
Denver Center for international studies (DCIS)
DCIS Fairmont School in Denver's Baker Neighborhood receives age-appropriate books annually to complement their elementary school library. Each in-person speaker at our regular DCCR meetings signs one book for donation.
DCIS Fairmont School in Denver's Baker Neighborhood receives age-appropriate books annually to complement their elementary school library. Each in-person speaker at our regular DCCR meetings signs one book for donation.
youth leadership
Committee members are actively involved with RYLA/YRYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards/Young RYLA). Whether a natural-born leader who wants to sharpen their skills or a shy young person with potential who needs to break out of their shell, RYLA & YRYLA puts middle and high school students on track for a successful future. Our club works with teachers to identify those who can benefit from leadership training and provides funds to send 9-10 students every year to camp in beautiful Estes Park. Interviewing the students personally is one of the most rewarding activities we do all year.
Student essay contest
Our Student Essay Contest identifies and supports talented young writers who present winning essays at our annual event.
