Youth Advisory Council Hosts Bounce Back Event Supporting Mental Health

The 2024-2025 YAC hosted Bounce Back, a teen-focused fundraiser at Lafayette Bounce Empire—a massive facility packed with inflatable bounce structures. In addition, local mental health providers connected with the teens through a fun competition. Healthy connections were built all evening long.

100% of the event’s profits were directed to grantmaking for local mental health nonprofits, which were announced at the Heart of Broomfield Awards.

From start to finish, YAC members led every stage of the cycle: promoting the opportunity, outlining a clear application process—including a video submission component—responding to applicant questions, evaluating submissions, and making thoughtful, final funding decisions. They also took on the important role of notifying applicants of their outcomes with professionalism and care.

Thanks to their dedication, four organizations have been awarded grants to support local youth mental health initiatives:

• Rise Against Suicide
• Rise Above Colorado
• Cultural Brokers Advocates
• Broomfield Early Childhood Council

These grant recipients are working on the frontlines to support the emotional well-being of our youth, helping them build resilience, access resources, and feel seen and supported.

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