Our History
2006
National CARES Mentoring Movement is founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but initially called Essence CARES while its director Susan L. Taylor serves as editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine.
2008
National CARES Mentoring Movement learns that while 3 million children are being mentored nationwide, 15 million remain in need. CARES begins developing a group-mentoring model to support the millions who are harmed by poverty and neglect, exposed to violence and attending ill-equipped schools.
2020
Greater Denver CARES becomes a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
2020
Greater Denver CARES is one of 58 local affiliates in the National CARES Mentoring Movement.
2020
Greater Denver CARES prepares to launch the Rising Wellness Program in August 2021-2022 school year.