Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mile High Youth Corps Triple impact on youth, the community and the environment. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [In the News](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/news/) - [2023 MHYC PSA](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/2023-mhyc-psa/) - [2022 Annual Report](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/2022-annual-report/) - Check out Mile High Youth Corps' 2022 Annual Report! - [An energy audit of your home may help save money on utility bills this winter.](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/an-energy-audit-of-your-home-may-help-save-money-on-utility-bills-this-winter/) - [Friends of Ute Pass Trails devote countless hours to trail maintenance - The Pikes Peak Courier](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/friends-of-ute-pass-trails-devote-countless-hours-to-trail-maintenance-the-pikes-peak-courier/) - Beautiful vistas and challenging experiences, the 12 miles of trails in Green Mountain Falls are the legacy of the late Dick Bratton. For many years, up until perhaps the last decade, Bratton designed and led trail-building expeditions for the Catamount, Thomas, Crystal Falls, Mt. Esther, Conn, Mt. Dewey and Bratton trails. A year before he - [Green Mountain Falls/Chipita Park Fire Department hosts barbecue for Mile High Youth Corps - Pikes Peak Courier](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/green-mountain-falls-chipita-park-fire-department-hosts-barbecue-for-mile-high-youth-corps-pikes-peak-courier/) - For Joseph Otero and George Zavakos, crew leaders for Mile High Youth Corps, a fire-mitigation project in Green Mountain Falls is life-changing. Otero recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in animal biology, but is thinking about adding trail building to his career. “Working on the project is amazing,” he said. For Zavakos, - [State leaders celebrate Colorado Day, visit Green Mountain Falls to observe fire mitigation efforts - FOX 21 Local News](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/state-leaders-celebrate-colorado-day-visit-green-mountain-falls-to-observe-fire-mitigation-efforts-fox-21-local-news/) - EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — August 1 is “Colorado Day” – the day that the state of Colorado joined the union in 1876. Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera observed the wildfire mitigation efforts near Green Mountain Falls on Monday, in an effort to keep Colorado beautiful. AmeriCorps with the Mile High Youth Corps group showed - [MHYC 2021 990 FORM](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/mhyc-2021-990-form/) - [2021 Mile High Youth Corps Audit](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/2021-mile-high-youth-corps-audit/) - [Gov. Polis celebrates wildfire prevention efforts near Woodland Park on Colorado Day - KKTV](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/gov-polis-celebrates-wildfire-prevention-efforts-near-woodland-park-on-colorado-day-kktv/) - As Colorado turns 146, Gov. Jared Polis and other state officials spent Colorado Day celebrating the efforts of local groups working to prevent wildfires. The governor joined AmeriCorps and Mile High Youth Corps in Green Mountain Falls near Woodland Park Monday morning. There, those groups have been working to thin out the forest to not - [Mile High Youth Corps thins out Green Mountain Falls forest to mitigate wildfires - KRDO NewsChannel 13](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mile-high-youth-corps-thins-out-green-mountain-falls-forest-to-mitigate-wildfires-krdo-newschannel-13/) - The Mile High Youth Corps is thinning out a 26.5-acre area of dense forest in Green Mountain Falls, in an effort to mitigate wildfires in one of the highest risk areas in the state. Mile High Youth Corps is a Colorado branch of the national AmeriCorps organization, localized in Colorado to carry out climate conservation - [One lightning strike away from megafire: Colorado steps up wildfire mitigation work - Colorado Politics](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/one-lightning-strike-away-from-megafire-colorado-steps-up-wildfire-mitigation-work-colorado-politics/) - One lightning strike. One unattended campfire. One drought season. That's how far away Colorado is from the next megafire, warned Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Department of Natural Resources. Gibbs, a certified wildland firefighter, was on the front lines of the Cameron Peak fire two years ago. "The 2020 fire season taught us that - [These young conservationists are a big part of Colorado’s latest wildfire mitigation efforts - CPR News](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/these-young-conservationists-are-a-big-part-of-colorados-latest-wildfire-mitigation-efforts-cpr-news/) - On a 40 acre parcel of private land in Evergreen, an unincorporated area of Jefferson County, Governor Jared Polis presented how his administration has funded fire mitigation projects through the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program, or COSWAP. The program awards grant money to various groups and counties hoping to decrease the risk of large wildfires. Over - [2022 Mile High Youth Corps PSA](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/2022-mile-high-youth-corps-psa/) - [2021 Annual Report](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/2021-annual-report/) - Find out more about the impact of Mile High Youth Corps in 2021! - [Changing Snowfall Makes It Harder to Fight Fire With Fire | AP News](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/changing-snowfall-makes-it-harder-to-fight-fire-with-fire-ap-news/) - by Jessica Richards Our MHYC Winter Fire Crew talks more about how current winter weather conditions affect their ability to do controlled burns safely. Read below for an excerpt, then head over to the AP News website for the full article, plus a clip of our Corpsmembers in action. "It’s winter in the Rocky Mountains, - [Talking Black History & Environment with Taishya Adams](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/talking-black-history-environment-with-taishya-adams/) - by Jessica Richards Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to designate time to reflect on the struggles and strides the Black community has made throughout history, as well as give thanks to those who have helped us along the way. Earlier in February, we were lucky enough to interview one of Colorado’s - [MHYC CEO Brigid McRaith Announces Transition Out Of Position](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mhyc-ceo-brigid-mcraith-announces-transition-out-of-position/) - by Jessica Richards - After 15 extraordinary years of service at Mile High Youth Corps, Brigid McRaith will transition out of her role as CEO this June as part of a relocation she and her family are making, fulfilling a long held dream to live outside the US for a period. “I firmly believe that - [Land Conservation Crew a Part of New Front Range Stewardship Strike Team](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/land-conservation-crew-creates-front-range-stewardship-strike-team/) - by Jessica Richards With Colorado offering so many outdoor areas for us to enjoy, land maintenance and repair are vital to ensuring nature stays healthy and beautiful. In an effort to keep this mission alive, the National Forest Foundation along with the U.S. Forest Service have partnered with MHYC in order to address and maintain - [MHYC Expands Number & Diversity of Corpsmembers with Opus Foundation® Grant](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mhyc-expands-number-diversity-of-corpsmembers-with-opus-foundation-grant/) - By Jessica Richards DENVER — Mile High Youth Corps proudly thanks The Opus Foundation® for donating $25,000 to our organization, helping us continue pursuing our mission of giving opportunity to Colorado's youth while improving the environment around us. The Opus Foundation®, corporate foundation for Opus®, gives back by supporting projects and programs that help communities - [MHYC Founder Josie Heath Featured on GCW Series](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mhyc-founder-josie-heath-featured-on-gcw-series/) - We would like to thank and congratulate MHYC Founder Josie Heath for being featured on the "Great Colorado Women" film series Thursday, January 13th, on Rocky Mountain PBS! The “Great Colorado Women” film series is produced by the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, and features women who have had a positive impact on the state - [State officials unveil the creation of the Colorado Climate Corps](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/state-officials-unveil-the-creation-of-the-colorado-climate-corps/) - By Meghan Lopez NEDERLAND — Colorado officials on Friday announced the creation of the state's very own climate corps. Congressman Joe Neguse, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera and representatives from the Colorado Youth Corps Association, state Department of Natural Resources and AmeriCorps announced the group’s formation at a press conference in Nederland. - [As Colorado Announces Its Own Climate Corps, Democrats Push For A Far More Expansive National Version](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/as-colorado-announces-its-own-climate-corps-democrats-push-for-a-far-more-expansive-national-version/) - Carly Sorenson knew she wasn’t a fit for college after less than a year at Metro State University in Denver. After trying two majors, the 22-year-old from Niwot dropped out with a sinking sense of dread about her future. She knew she felt stifled in a classroom, but couldn’t imagine what would amount to a - [A Day in the Life of Energy & Water Crew](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/a-day-in-the-life-of-energy-water-crew/) - [2021 MHYC PSA](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/2021-mhyc-psa/) - [Mile High Youth Corps Continues work on Pikes Peak Trail this Summer](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mile-high-youth-corps-continues-work-on-pikes-peak-trail-this-summer/) - In partnership with Rocky Mountain Field Institute, MHYC's Summer of Service crews will once again work in realigning the Devil's Playground Route on Pikes Peak. - [2020 Annual Report](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/2020-annual-report/) - [9News Denver Features Mile High Youth Corps](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mile-high-youth-corps-provides-employment-opportunities-to-young-adults/) - 9News Denver shares about Mile High Youth Corps’ work in providing employment opportunities to young adults. We provide young people the tools to transform their communities, which is needed now more than ever as we exit the pandemic! - [MHYC Partners with Colorado Attorney General's Office](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mhyc-partners-with-colorado-attorney-generals-office/) - Thank you to United Health and Attorney General Phil Weiser for your important commitment to Colorado's youth! The Healthy Youth/Strong Colorado Fund will support three Youth Corps in the state, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, Western Conservation Corps, and Mile High Youth Corps. This unique partnership will allow us to provide young adults with paid work - [2020 Mile High Youth Corps Audit](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/2020-mile-high-youth-corps-audit/) - [Mile High Youth Corps 2017-2020 Review](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/mile-high-youth-corps-2017-2020-review/) - Mile High Youth Corps' 2017-2020 program review. - [MHYC 2019 990 Form](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/mhyc-2019-990-form/) - Mile High Youth Corps 2019 990 form. - [MHYC 2019 Audit](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/resource/news-post-title-13/) - Mile High Youth Corps fiscal year 2019 audit. - [Amid a Pandemic Economy and Record Wildfires, Is It Time for a 21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps?](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/amid-a-pandemic-economy-and-record-wildfires-is-it-time-for-a-21st-century-civilian-conservation-corps/) - At a park outside Denver, 24-year-old Hailey Tresch loads pieces of felled invasive trees into the maw of a wood chipper. The logs are heavy, the day is growing hotter and the air is hazy with smoke from nearby fires. Still, Tresch says her new gig with Mile High Youth Corps beats her old desk - [Mile High Youth Corps PSA 2019](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mile-high-youth-corps-psa-2019/) - [MHYC 25 Year Anniversary Video](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mhyc-25-year-anniversary-video/) - [Mile High Youth Corps](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mile-high-youth-corps/) - [Join YouthBuild today and change your life!](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/join-youthbuild-today-and-change-your-life/) - [Xavier Jennings on Post Secondary Education](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/xavier-jennings-on-post-secondary-education/) - [#ServeWithMe](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/servewithme/) - [Claire Morrissy Corpsmember of the Year at Hill Day](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/claire-morrissy-corpsmember-of-the-year-at-hill-day/) - [MLK Day Marade 2016](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mlk-day-marade-2016/) - [YouthBuild Graduation Slideshow YouthBuild Graduation 2015](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/youthbuild-graduation-slideshow-youthbuild-graduation-2015/) - [Corpsmember Spotlight, Eloy Martinez](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/corpsmember-spotlight-eloy-martinez/) - [What does AmeriCorps mean to you?](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/what-does-americorps-mean-to-you/) - [What Did You Build Today? Mile High Youth Corps](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/what-did-you-build-today-mile-high-youth-corps/) - [MHYC's 2013 Make a Difference Day Project](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mhycs-2013-make-a-difference-day-project/) - [MHYC's 2013 First Annual Amazing Race](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mhycs-2013-first-annual-amazing-race/) - [2013 CYCA Corpsmember of the Year--MHYC Youth Speaker](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mile-high-youth-corps-2019-psa-mile-high-youth-corps-psa-mile-high-youth-corps-big-birds-retirement-fund-join-youthbuild-today-and-change-your-life-earth-day-with-starbucks-xavier-jennings-on/) - [Mile High Youth Corps at Chatfield State Park](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mile-high-youth-corps-at-chatfield-state-park/) - [MHUW & MHYC Team up: Impact Investment Partnership](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/video/mhuw-mhyc-team-up-impact-investment-partnership/) - [Mile High Youth Corps: Conservation, education, training for Colorado’s future](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/mile-high-youth-corps-conservation-education-training-for-colorados-future/) - (via The Denver Post) - Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the media about youth giving back to their communities by committing to a year of community service, typically after high school or during college. Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) has been helping young people #ServeAYear, a semester or summer since 1992... - [Why we need a 21st century conservation corps](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/why-we-need-a-21st-century-conservation-corps-via-cnn/) - (via CNN) - Providing opportunities for our kids, supporting our veterans, and conserving our public lands and resources are among the nation's most pressing challenges... - [Reforestation part of the healing process](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/reforestation-part-of-the-healing-process-via-the-gazzete/) - (via the Gazzete) - On May 31, a group of volunteers from the Mile High Youth Corps, Fort Carson and the Rocky Mountain Field Institute will load more than 1,000 small willow trees into backpacks and hike into burned-out forest land off Rampart Range Road in the Camp Creek watershed... - [Take a Tuesday, tend a trail](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/take-a-tuesday-tend-a-trail-via-the-denver-post/) - ( via The Denver Post) - When Amy Knopp decided to launch a program this year inviting Douglas County residents to volunteer on select Tuesdays to clean and tend local trails, she wasn’t expecting a particularly enthusiastic response... - [Exemplary youth honored for natural resources stewardship](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/exemplary-youth-honored-for-natural-resources-stewardship-via-yourhub/) - ( via YourHub) - For most of the last two decades, young people across Colorado have worked diligently for the betterment of our state’s natural resources. Getting their hands dirty to construct park trails, remove invasive trees from forests and install energy-efficiency measures in homes, youth corpsmembers can take a great deal of credit for - [NEWSLOCAL NEWS GOCO awards $348,000 to Fremont County wildfire recovery and land conservation](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/featured/newslocal-news-goco-awards-348000-to-fremont-county-wildfire-recovery-and-land-conservation/) - (via Canon City Daily Record) - The Great Outdoors Colorado Board awarded two grants totaling $348,450 to Fremont County communities. Palmer Land Trust received $300,000 from GOCO to preserve the remaining 1,135 acres of Wilson Creek Ranch, permanently protecting the entire 2,212-acre ranch. The City of Cañon City was awarded $48,450 for eight weeks of ## Pages - [Home](https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). 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