SPOTLIGHT PARTNER AGENCY

mentor helping his first-generation college student mentee move into the dorms after guiding him through the admissions and scholarship process. There’s a school-based partnership that worked together for less than a year when the mentor helped prepare her mentee to audition for the school play—and she got the part! There’s the parents who have committed to learning more about the development of their children by attending caregiver classes. There’s the classroom of students who understand how to make mindful, healthy choices, after a Brainwise presentation. The effects of these successes ripple out into the community to make an even bigger impact.

2023 is a big year for Partners! They aim to serve 880 youth, helping

Justin Smith, President Retired Larimer County Sheriff

Kristy Volesky, Vice President Assistant Chief

Fort Collins Police Dept.

Jennifer Ray, Secretary

to empower each of them to, gain important skills, confidence, community involvement, and hope for their futures. You can get involved by becoming a mentor or supporter— learn more poweredbypartners.org poweredbypartners.org

Bryan Watkins, Treasurer Gateway Mortgage

Wade Troxell Former Mayor of the City of Fort Collins

Craig Secher Executive Director Realities For Children