OUR IMPACT

For over 30 years, MHYC has been committed to empowering Corpsmembers to serve their communities, become stronger leaders, and succeed in Colorado’s workforce.

Purpose and progress are at the forefront of our work

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IMPACT OVER TIME

2023 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

Of the 247 Corpsmembers served in 2024, achievements include

  • 124,935 total hours of service completed
  • $418,294 in AmeriCorps education award funds received

  • 500+ certifications earned

  • 87% successfully completed their term of service

  • 82% earned an AmeriCorps education award to be used towards post-secondary education
  • 70% have been placed in post-secondary education or employment thus far (this number will dramatically increase as youth who ended 2024 with MHYC continue to be placed)

  • 92% said they felt a sense of belonging at MHYC

  • 100% said that MHYC had a positive impact on their life and future

MHYC Hosts Special Guests

In 2024, MHYC hosted the U.S. Forest Service International Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) study tour. YCC representatives from Morocco, Egypt and Lebanon, along with Kristin Schmitt from the USFS National Partnerships Office in DC, were provided with a tour of MHYC headquarters, an overview of MHYC programs and operations, and a site visit with MHYC’s Trailblazer crew at Standley Lake, a reservoir in Westminster, CO.

“Everyone enjoyed learning about all of the programs, logistics, support and operations that your team puts into a successful corps program. We had a great time out on the project meeting Corpsmembers and seeing outstanding crew leadership in action.”

– Kristin Schmitt

“In 2022, I started with MHYC as a Land Conservation Leader and was very hesitant about the value I could bring to an already knowledgeable team. I had never done anything like this before but immediately found myself supported by the mentors and staff around me. I had never been at a job where I enjoyed showing up each day but I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back as a Program Mentor. MHYC has allowed me to grow into a better leader and gain experience working on different projects. In my new role, I’m excited to improve the program and impact the Corpsmembers’ experience in a positive way. Working with MHYC has made me realize that I was capable of more than I thought and showed me the importance of always having a growth mindset.”

Joseph Otero, 2023 SFR Land Conservation Program Mentor

Recruitment and Retention

Utilizing a data-driven approach, MHYC exceeded the organization’s 2024 recruitment goal, resulting in more youth being served across all program pathways. To help these new and existing Corpsmembers achieve their personal and professional goals, MHYC program staff facilitated intentional leadership and skills trainings focused on developing interpersonal relationships, strengthening communications and problem solving.