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Giving & Cheer Day 6 Core Value: Courage

Hey DSST, my name is Alex and I am the 2019 Core Value winner for Courage. I worked in child welfare for almost nine years before I joined the DSST: Cole community. While child welfare is an extremely challenging system, I still hold it close to my heart. I believe that Denver Human Services’ #BeAGiver organization is emblematic of the Core Value of Courage because the child welfare system often receives negative media attention and severe critiques and is rarely recognized for their positive outcomes and success stories as they continue to do their best for their clients.

Giving & Cheer Day 5 Core Value: Curiosity

Hi DSST! My name is Katy Flynn, and I was the recipient of the 2019 Curiosity Core Value Award. While there are SO many amazing organizations that encourage curiosity, I have selected Girls Inc.

Giving & Cheer Day 4 Core Value: Integrity

Hello DSST! My name is Dalia Trejo, recipient of the 2019 Integrity Award. I am so excited to share with you today my choice for an organization representative of my Core Value award- Z Place.

Giving & Cheer Day 3 Core Value: Doing Your Best

Hi DSST! My name is Jan-Louis Burroughs and I’m the 2019 Core Value Award Winner for Doing Your Best.

Giving & Cheer Day 2 Core Value: Respect

Hello DSST! My name is Travonda Favorite and I am the 2019 Core Value winner for Respect. I am so excited to share with you today my choice for an organization representative of my Core Value award.

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Giving & Cheer Day 1 Core Value: Responsibility

Hi DSST! My name is Abbie Bardales and I am the 2019 Core Value winner for Responsibility. The charity that I'm choosing to support for this year's Giving & Cheer celebration is Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC).

Low-Income Denver Student Overcomes Added COVID Struggles While Applying to College

DENVER (CBS4) – The college application process has been challenging through the pandemic. Financial uncertainty, along with lack of access to resources, are just a few of the factors contributing to a concerning decline among applicants

Share Your Thoughts on the Mid-Year Survey

Thank you for your incredible work and the continued feedback you have provided on the Network Pulse Surveys! Your input has been invaluable as we plan and adjust our programming and supports.

A Happy Thanksgiving for the Henry Pride!

The COVID pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, and the holidays can be a bright spot for many of us as we reconnect with our families and friends. But for some, the holidays can also pose additional burdens on those who may already be struggling.