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Denver Urban Scholars gives at-risk students the resources they need to succeed

Check out The Denver Post’s coverage of Denver Urban Scholars!
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_22019535/helping-kids-find-right-fit

Name change better reflects communities served by the Denver-based public charity

Announced today, Byrne Urban Scholars has changed its name to Denver Urban Scholars. The new name better reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to serving the Denver community as a public charity with diverse programming.

“While the name of our organization may be new, our mission remains the same – to build the relationships necessary to help students succeed in school and realize their true potential,” stated Patrick Byrne, Executive Director of Denver Urban Scholars. “Since 1995, we have together changed lives, created new opportunities, and inspired our young people to reach for their dreams. Looking to the future, we usher in a new era for our community of students, mentors, families and staff, as we transition from the vision of one family to a true public charity.”

Denver Urban Scholars will continue to maintain a relationship with its founder, the Byrne Family Foundation. As an element of this ongoing relationship, the Byrne Family will provide 100% of overhead costs for the organization, allowing for additional funding from the private, public and foundation sectors to directly support program costs and growth.

Currently, Denver Urban Scholars operates three programs: Stepping Stones for middle school students; Milestones for high school students; and Capstones, a pilot program launched in 2012, serving students through their first two years of higher education. Denver Urban Scholars will continue to enhance its programming based on feedback from those served and the communities impacted by these programs, furthering their holistic approach to academic achievement.

Denver Urban Scholars welcomes Amber Giauque Callender to the team as Program Director. Callender will provide overall programmatic guidance and support, assisting Denver Urban Scholars in furthering its mission to facilitate academic achievement and positive social development among underserved Denver youth. Callender will also oversee Denver Urban Scholars’ three programs – Stepping Stones, Milestones and Capstones.

Callender brings to Denver Urban Scholars over a decade of experience working with nonprofit, community and government organizations in Denver. She has served in a variety of capacities within local government, including grassroots community organizer, Director of Neighborhood Relations under Mayor Hickenlooper, and Executive Director of Denver Road’s Home.

“We are very excited to have Amber join our organization, and are confident that her expertise will provide guidance and support to our dedicated team of professionals,” remarked Patrick Byrne, Executive Director of Denver Urban Scholars. “With Amber’s background in public service and her understanding of the nonprofit sector, she will no doubt bring valuable experience to our organization – helping us grow and expand to meet the needs of those we serve.”

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Byrne Urban Scholars was recently profiled in the Denver Post.  Click below to read about how Byrne Urban Scholars is impacting the lives of Denver’s at-risk youth.

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19353348

Ryan Ross, Byrne Urban Scholars’ first scholar, was profiled in the August 2011 edition of the Denver Urban Spectrum.  Ryan has became one of many Byrne Urban Scholars true success stories.  To read the full article click the link below.

http://www.epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=5eb75e96af7747f5b89b52653ba95939&page=8

Angel Romero, Byrne Urban Scholar’s tireless Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, has recently been profiled in the Denver Business Journal.  Click below to read more about this amazing member of the Board of Directors.

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2011/03/25/romero-shines-light-on-management.html#ixzz1IZLr4r9O

Thanks Angel for all of your support and hard work!