SOS Outreach

ALL DONATIONS MATCHED BY UP TO $50,000 

That means for every $1 you give, SOS Outreach gets $2!

SOS Outreach changes young lives, building character and developing leadership through mentoring outdoors.

“SOS has taught me how to be a good person on and off the mountain using the 6 core values. And I get to do all of this with kids that are some of my best friends and a mentor who is there for me through thick and thin.” 

–SOS participant, Ashley

ABOUT SOS OUTREACH: 

At SOS Outreach, we empower youth to belong everywhere. Whether it’s on the ski slopes, the trail, or at home in their community - we are committed to creating supportive spaces where everyone is welcome. 

This winter, SOS Outreach is thrilled to be working with over 1,300 Colorado kids and teens across 5 communities and 7 mountain resorts.

With your support SOS can:

• Grow program impacts to engage over 1,200 youth across Colorado communities
• Expand opportunities for young adults to access paid career opportunities in the outdoor industry through SOS' career development pipeline
• Encourage youth to develop a lifelong connection to winter sports and maintain access through our alumni network 

OUR IMPACTS:

Through a robust curriculum and intentional progressive program model, SOS achieves three overarching goals. Colorado youth reported the following progress in relation to these goals: 

Goal 1: Develop positive relationships and a sense of belonging

• 84% of youth report that SOS has helped them "get along with people who are different than me"
• 98% of youth report "My SOS mentor helped me to succeed in the things I did this past year"
• 100% of youth report "SOS mentor(s) and participants helped me feel proud of myself"

Goal 2: Enhance self-regulation through Social Emotional Learning Skills

• 88% of youth felt they had freedom to develop and use their own ideas
• 80% of youth felt they had a voice in their SOS experience
• 72% of youth report that through SOS they had opportunities to be a leader

Goal 3: Develop strong character by applying core values and through community service

• 84% of youth report having meaningful experiences with SOS
• 86% of youth report that they "did interesting activities at SOS"
• 73% of youth felt they made a contribution to others

Together, we can equip our youth with the skills, resources, and support they need—and provide a strong foundation for them to face challenges and make positive decisions no matter what obstacles arise.

OUR PROGRAMS & COSTS:

1. Introductory Learn to Ride/Ski ($500 per youth):  An introduction to skiing/snowboarding and reflections on SOS’ core values
2. Mentor Program ($1,650 per youth):  Skiing/snowboarding, community service and leadership workshops with small peer groups led by a dedicated mentor
3. Junior Mentor Program ($1,650 per youth): Coming full circle, SOS Alumni give back to their younger peers, serving as role models for youth in the early years of our Mentor program
4. Career Development Program ($10,000 per youth):  Offered to participants ages 15+ to help prepare youth for a career and place them in an apprenticeship with industry partners

WHO WE SERVE - OUR YOUTH