welcome to Teens for change
Youth-led positive change along the I-70 corridor.
Teens For Change (TFC) is the youth leader board of I-70 Corridor Communities That Care. TFC meets twice monthly at Bennett Park and Rec on the First Friday (12-2PM) and the Third Monday (5:30-7:30PM) of the month.
2024 Meetings:
January 15, 5:30-7:30 PM
February 7, 12-2 PM
February 17, 5:30 – 7:30
March 7, 12-2 PM
March 17, 5-7 PM
April 4, 12-2 PM
April 21, 5-7 PM (This meeting will be at TBK Bank in Strasburg)
May 2, 12-2 PM
May 19, 5:30-7:30 PM (Meeting Location TBD)
June 6, 12-2 PM
June 16, 5- 7 PM (This meeting will be at TBK Bank in Strasburg)
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.
Help youth be heard in their communites
Bring communities together
Find issues in our communities and fix them
Stop drug use in Youth
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?
If you would like to join Teens For Change, feel free to come to any of our upcoming events or meetings! If you have any questions, please reach out to Libby Harrington via text or phone call at 720-269-9024.
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
Join our coalition. Volunteer, Donate, Advocate. Get Started Today.
Email: nharrell@bennettrec.org
Call: (303)644-5049