Our Mission

Help youth make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences.

who
we are.

Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a nonprofit social enterprise powered by a network of young adults, ages 18-24, who are justice-focused, comitted to creating sustainable communities and pursuing a meaningful path to career success. As a leader in positive youth development, workforce development and community-based service, our Youth Corps completes conservation and construction projects across 24 Colorado counties. For over 30 years, our work is making a difference for communities today and building a stronger workforce for tomorrow.


Where
we serve.

MHYC serves communities across the state of Colorado. The Map below shows the 24 counties where our youth work.

MHYC Service Area Map

Our Vision

Youth are empowered to serve, steward, and succeed.

2025 Impact

Corpsmember installing a high efficiency toilet

582 low-income households

retrofitted with energy conservation measures

Graduate

$340,480

in AmeriCorps
Education
Awards earned

89,668 hours

of service
to the community
completed

Corpsmembers digging in the forest

312 acres

of public land
improved

26 units

of green,
low-income
housing built

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Mile High Youth Corps is committed to racial equity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. We are, therefore, committed to having our internal operations and employment practices administered on a non-discriminating basis inclusive, but not limited to, race, religion, color, socio-economic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, or national origin.

Meet our Team Land Acknowledgment