WHO WE ARE
Greater Denver CARES focuses on co-creating a world in which historically resilient youth are empowered to take ownership of their mental health and wellness, reflecting a shared commitment to equitable opportunities for all to lead healthy, productive lives.
By honoring children's innate intelligence, resilience, and potentiality, Greater Denver CARES contributes to transforming consciousness and, by extension, environments, and communities.
Named the 2024 National CARES Affiliate of the Year.
WHAT WE DO
Greater Denver CARES is deeply committed to enhancing the mental health and literacy of youth in Denver through our flagship initiatives: The Rising Program, The Baldwin Literacy Project, and Purpose Pathways.
The Rising Program
Afro-centric wellness circles in schools, co-facilitated by two CARES-trained facilitators, where students build coping skills and connect with their history and heritage.
The Baldwin Literacy Project
Targets the literacy achievement gap, incorporating mental wellness themes into bibliotherapy, creative writing, and affirmation workshops.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We empower students by connecting them with inspiring leaders through our Super Mentor Program, offering real-world insights and sparking their ambitions.
OUR IMPACT
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Our society’s long-standing inequities in health care, education and economic well-being disproportionately impact Black families. Each of us needs to decide how we can best engage in actions to create a healthier, more equitable and more inclusive community.
For some, making a donation is a way to make a difference. We are grateful to all our supporters.