welcome to Teens for change

Youth-led positive change along the I-70 corridor.

The Teens For Change (TFC) Youth Leadership Board currently meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

2025 TFC  Meetings:

September 15 

October 20 – Topics: Year Plans, Community Service, and Leadership 

October 30 – Topic: Trunk-or-Treat at the Town of Bennett 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

November 17 – Topics: Community Service Update, Leadership, 

Our Vision

Teens for Change promotes youth-led positive change along the I-70 corridor by involving our community in events, projects, and outreach to improve youth health, equity, and safety.

Our Objectives

What We Do

TFC mission is to bring together the I-70 corridor. We try to find hot spots along the corridor that aren’t as safe and make them more welcoming. As a group, we hope to help the youth in these communities be more heard and accepted.

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Help youth be heard in their communites

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Bring communities together

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Find issues in our communities and fix them

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Stop drug use in Youth

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Hot spot mapping for Youth to come together

Our Projects

Check out our past, present, and future projects to learn more and get involved!

Community Asset Mapping

We are currently working on a community asset mapping project. Check back soon for updates!

Community Clean up

We care about the environment! We hosted a community clean up, in conjunction with Adams County Tool Shed to clean up the Brothers 4 Neighborhood.

Shared Risk and Protective Factors Conference

We presented at the Shared Risk and Protective Factors Conference in Keystone, Colorado! We were able to connect with other youth and adults to share about what we do.

our why

It’s tough to be a young person today.

The I-70 Corridor Communities that Care coalition is working to build protective factors for youth on the corridor at the individual, school, and community levels while decreasing risk factors.

Ready to join Teens for Change?

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Sponsor Events

We are always seeking sponsors to collaborate in our safe community events!

Share your Skills

Have a skill you’d to share with the youth in our community? Please reach out!

Join the Coalition

Meetings are in the evening on the third Wednesday of the month! Check out our calendar or email Nichole, nharrell@bennettrec.org to join!

Adults: ready to help?

Join us in our efforts.

“Teens For Change has been an incredible experience for me. I’ve learned so many new skills, from public speaking to project management, and I’ve made some amazing friends along the way. Being involved in leadership activities has boosted my confidence, and I love knowing that I’m making a positive impact in our community.”

 

TFC Youth Leader

“Joining Teens For Change was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The leadership opportunities have helped me grow in ways I never thought possible. It’s so rewarding to see the difference we make in our rural community, and the support from our facilitators, Libby, Beth and Nichole has been so special.”

 

TFC Youth Leader

“Teens For Change has been such a supportive group for my two kids. The skill-building workshops and community projects have not only enhanced their leadership abilities but also opened their eyes to the importance of giving back. My kids have become a more confident leader and they are excited about the future knowing that they can make a real difference.”

TFC Parent