Our Mission
Help youth make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences.
![](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/28675/MHYC_TripleImpact-701x9999.jpg)
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, construction and healthcare projects across 23 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 23 counties where our youth work.
![MHYC Service Area Map](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/28303/Coverage-Area-Map-Graphic-No-Arrow-Shadow-1200x9999.png)
Our Vision
Youth are empowered to serve, steward, and succeed.
2022 Impact
![Corpsmember installing a high efficiency toilet](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/27880/IMG953053-384x384-c.jpg)
$164k in utility savings
with energy and water saving measures
![Graduate](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/27914/Angelo-in-cap-384x316-c.png)
$402,046
in AmeriCorps
Education
Awards earned
111,684 hours
of service
completed
![Corpsmembers digging in the forest](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/27830/Video_Default-384x316-c.jpg)
392,162
kwh
of energy saved
annually
105 units
of green,
low-income
housing built