About Us
Save Our Youth addresses the development of kids in our program primarily through one-to-one mentoring, where they encounter new experiences, acquire essential skills, and develop relationships.
Mentors regularly take advantage of cultural events in the area and program-wide gatherings, while also enjoying the commonplace experiences of life.
The History of Save Our Youth
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1993
Denver's "Summer of Violence" devastates families across the city. The crisis prompts pastors, social workers, and others to address the issue collaboratively.
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1994
Mentoring emerges as one way to address the issues plaguing Denver's kids, and Save Our Youth is launched.
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2013
Save Our Youth launches The Master's Apprentice, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit to address the gaps in employment preparation for young men (and now young women too).
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2019
Co-founder Luis Villarreal passes the torch of leadership to new CEO and President Russel Dains.