News & Events
TwoCor Thanksgiving Dinner for Youth and Families
TwoCor is celebrating its youth and families on Monday, November 19, at a Thanksgiving meal from 5:30 to 7 pm. We will be celebrating at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Current and former TwoCor youth and their families who would like to attend should contact Carmela at 471-6916.
TwoCor is celebrating its youth and families on Monday, November 19, at a Thanksgiving meal from 5:30 to 7 pm. We will be celebrating at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Current and former TwoCor youth and their families who would like to attend should contact Carmela at 471-6916.
TwoCor Awarded Grant to Strengthen Southeast Colorado Springs
In 2017, the Colorado State Legislature passed a bill (HB17-1326) that is transforming the approach to public safety. This new safety vision invests in strategies that strengthen communities as a way to prevent crime in the first place. With oversight by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), this legislation provides three years of funding for pilot projects in Southeast Colorado Springs and North Aurora. Grant funding provided to TwoCor, will enable more youth in the Southeast area to participate in TwoCor's therapeutic experiential activities and work training programs.
In 2017, the Colorado State Legislature passed a bill (HB17-1326) that is transforming the approach to public safety. This new safety vision invests in strategies that strengthen communities as a way to prevent crime in the first place. With oversight by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), this legislation provides three years of funding for pilot projects in Southeast Colorado Springs and North Aurora. Grant funding provided to TwoCor, will enable more youth in the Southeast area to participate in TwoCor's therapeutic experiential activities and work training programs.
Annual Old North End Holiday Home Tour to Benefit TwoCor
On December 15, celebrate the holiday season with a festive open-house tour that offers rare access to some of the most historic architecturally significant and beautiful homes in the Old North End - with enriching insight about each home.
To learn more about the tour and to purchase tickets, please visit the tour website at www.CSHolidayHomeTour.com. Last year the tour raised over $32,000 for TwoCor programs.
On December 15, celebrate the holiday season with a festive open-house tour that offers rare access to some of the most historic architecturally significant and beautiful homes in the Old North End - with enriching insight about each home.
To learn more about the tour and to purchase tickets, please visit the tour website at www.CSHolidayHomeTour.com. Last year the tour raised over $32,000 for TwoCor programs.
Race for Work Boots at Flea Market, September 2, 2018
The Colorado Springs Flea Market with Bigwig races is hosting a 5K and 1 mile race to help TwoCor raise funds for youth work boots. Race starts at 8:30 am on September 2 at 5225 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs 80915. Come join the fun and support a great local cause that benefits youth in our community. For race information visit www.Cheap5K.com
The Colorado Springs Flea Market with Bigwig races is hosting a 5K and 1 mile race to help TwoCor raise funds for youth work boots. Race starts at 8:30 am on September 2 at 5225 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs 80915. Come join the fun and support a great local cause that benefits youth in our community. For race information visit www.Cheap5K.com
Taco Bell Foundation Awards $2,000 to Help Young People Follow Their Dreams
TwoCor received a $2,000 grant provided by the Taco Bell Foundation to support the Business Practicum program. The funding will go toward career counseling, mentoring, supervisor training, resume building and other services that empower youth to achieve their dreams of employment and self-sufficiency. TwoCor is one of more than 350 youth-serving organizations that will receive a portion of the $5 million in grants being presented by the Taco Bell Foundation’s philanthropic arm this year.
TwoCor received a $2,000 grant provided by the Taco Bell Foundation to support the Business Practicum program. The funding will go toward career counseling, mentoring, supervisor training, resume building and other services that empower youth to achieve their dreams of employment and self-sufficiency. TwoCor is one of more than 350 youth-serving organizations that will receive a portion of the $5 million in grants being presented by the Taco Bell Foundation’s philanthropic arm this year.
Caring for Colorado Awards $50,000 for Middle School Program
March 26,2018—Caring for Colorado Foundation, A Health Grantmaker, recently awarded TwoCor $50,000 to adapt its current evidence-informed therapeutic intervention, designed for youth ages 15 to 20 years, to meet the needs of abused, neglected or otherwise traumatized middle school males. The goal of TwoCor’s project is prevention: to improve the resilience and social-emotional health of at-risk, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice involved youth ages 12 to 14 years to keep them in school, out of trouble and living safely at home. TwoCor set three objectives to meet the project goal:
1. TwoCor will work with experts in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and developmental specialists to adapt its current set of interventions for a younger population. Adaptions will assure that experiential and sensory integration activities are developmentally appropriate and build coping skills, and that life skills and social-emotional health lessons are age-appropriate.
2. Staff will be trained and capable of serving middle school youth. The middle school program will be delivered separately from the current program for older youth and all staff must understand the differences in communication styles, processing abilities, therapeutic activities and age-appropriate outcomes.
3. TwoCor’s mobile database will be expanded to accommodate real-time data collection and robust outcome measurements for the new program.
TwoCor anticipates that it will begin serving its middle school clients by early 2019.
March 26,2018—Caring for Colorado Foundation, A Health Grantmaker, recently awarded TwoCor $50,000 to adapt its current evidence-informed therapeutic intervention, designed for youth ages 15 to 20 years, to meet the needs of abused, neglected or otherwise traumatized middle school males. The goal of TwoCor’s project is prevention: to improve the resilience and social-emotional health of at-risk, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice involved youth ages 12 to 14 years to keep them in school, out of trouble and living safely at home. TwoCor set three objectives to meet the project goal:
1. TwoCor will work with experts in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and developmental specialists to adapt its current set of interventions for a younger population. Adaptions will assure that experiential and sensory integration activities are developmentally appropriate and build coping skills, and that life skills and social-emotional health lessons are age-appropriate.
2. Staff will be trained and capable of serving middle school youth. The middle school program will be delivered separately from the current program for older youth and all staff must understand the differences in communication styles, processing abilities, therapeutic activities and age-appropriate outcomes.
3. TwoCor’s mobile database will be expanded to accommodate real-time data collection and robust outcome measurements for the new program.
TwoCor anticipates that it will begin serving its middle school clients by early 2019.
60 Minutes Features Oprah Reporting on Adverse Childhood Experiences
March 12, 2018—The 60 Minutes episode that aired Sunday, March 11 featured Oprah Winfrey reporting on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This powerful segment features Tim Grove of SaintA. Tim is one of the keynote speakers and workshop facilitators at the upcoming Peaceful Households Conference on the Seven Essential Ingredients of Trauma-Informed Care that TwoCor will be attending on April 24.
(Watch Oprah and Tim on 60 Minutes)
March 12, 2018—The 60 Minutes episode that aired Sunday, March 11 featured Oprah Winfrey reporting on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). This powerful segment features Tim Grove of SaintA. Tim is one of the keynote speakers and workshop facilitators at the upcoming Peaceful Households Conference on the Seven Essential Ingredients of Trauma-Informed Care that TwoCor will be attending on April 24.
(Watch Oprah and Tim on 60 Minutes)
Old North End Holiday Home Tickets on Sale Now!
For information about tickets sales, please visit the tour website at CSHolidayHomeTour.com
On Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Old North End Holiday Home Tour Invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with a festive, open house tour that offers rare access to four of the most historic, architecturally significant and beautiful homes in the neighborhood--with enriching insight about each home. Tour proceeds will benefit TwoCor.
For information about tickets sales, please visit the tour website at CSHolidayHomeTour.com
On Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Old North End Holiday Home Tour Invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with a festive, open house tour that offers rare access to four of the most historic, architecturally significant and beautiful homes in the neighborhood--with enriching insight about each home. Tour proceeds will benefit TwoCor.
Taco Bell Foundation Awards $1,360 for Work Internships
September 12, 2017—Taco Bell Foundation recently awarded TwoCor $1,360 to support youth in the Business Practicum, a three-month internship program with local businesses trained in trauma-responsive employment practices. The funding will go toward recruitment of new business partners, training of business supervisors and youth transportation.
“We are thrilled to play a part in the Taco Bell Foundation’s investment in America’s youth, said Jim Hinkle, Executive Director of TwoCor. “The mission we share to champion career readiness and empower youth to achieve their career goals is one with an enormous upside for our young people and our community.”
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 public charity that helps America’s young people follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Since 1992, the Foundation has helped more than 3 million youth across the country and has award more than $60 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness.
September 12, 2017—Taco Bell Foundation recently awarded TwoCor $1,360 to support youth in the Business Practicum, a three-month internship program with local businesses trained in trauma-responsive employment practices. The funding will go toward recruitment of new business partners, training of business supervisors and youth transportation.
“We are thrilled to play a part in the Taco Bell Foundation’s investment in America’s youth, said Jim Hinkle, Executive Director of TwoCor. “The mission we share to champion career readiness and empower youth to achieve their career goals is one with an enormous upside for our young people and our community.”
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 public charity that helps America’s young people follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Since 1992, the Foundation has helped more than 3 million youth across the country and has award more than $60 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness.
Academy Kiwanis Club Sponsors Golf Tournament to Benefit Colorado Springs Youth
September 1, 2017—On September 15, 2017, the Academy Kiwanis Club will host its first annual golf tournament to support the children of Colorado Springs. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits TwoCor, Koats 4 Kids, and Key Club. The tournament will be held at King’s Deer Golf Course in Monument, Colorado, located at 19255 Royal Troon Drive, Monument, CO 80132.
Cost to participate in the tournament is $130 per player. The cost includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, breakfast and lunch. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:00 am with shotgun starting at 8:00 am. A lunch of Kansas City BBQ will be served at 1:30 pm, followed by the awards for the top three teams, longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one.
Kiwanis Club is a community service organization focused on serving the needs of youth in Colorado Springs and all over the world. Local benefactors of this year’s golf tournament include TwoCor, providing youth with healing and training for a productive future; and Koats 4 Kids, providing new coats for kids and supporting youth arts and culture. Key Club is a student-led organization in high schools that encourages leadership through servicing others.
For information about tickets for the golf tournament or to sponsor a hole, please contact Joel Rieth at 719-459-2993 or RiethAgency@gmail.com
September 1, 2017—On September 15, 2017, the Academy Kiwanis Club will host its first annual golf tournament to support the children of Colorado Springs. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits TwoCor, Koats 4 Kids, and Key Club. The tournament will be held at King’s Deer Golf Course in Monument, Colorado, located at 19255 Royal Troon Drive, Monument, CO 80132.
Cost to participate in the tournament is $130 per player. The cost includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, breakfast and lunch. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:00 am with shotgun starting at 8:00 am. A lunch of Kansas City BBQ will be served at 1:30 pm, followed by the awards for the top three teams, longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one.
Kiwanis Club is a community service organization focused on serving the needs of youth in Colorado Springs and all over the world. Local benefactors of this year’s golf tournament include TwoCor, providing youth with healing and training for a productive future; and Koats 4 Kids, providing new coats for kids and supporting youth arts and culture. Key Club is a student-led organization in high schools that encourages leadership through servicing others.
For information about tickets for the golf tournament or to sponsor a hole, please contact Joel Rieth at 719-459-2993 or RiethAgency@gmail.com
TwoCor Doubles Space and Expands Program to Serve Youth
September 1, 2017—Remodeling is completed on the new TwoCor building at 617 Arrawanna Street, next door to the office and workshop at 625 Arrawanna Street. The renovation of the building nearly doubles the space available for TwoCor programs. The building and surrounding property will feature a greenhouse, indoor and outdoor climbing wall, kitchen, art space and multipurpose room for activities such as yoga and Tai Chi.
The additional space increases the number and kinds of on-site, one-on-one Experiential Treatment Activities offered youth at risk for incarceration, chronic unemployment, and homelessness. Change, emotional growth, and personal empowerment are among the benefits of an effective ETA program. ETAs emphasize actions, movements, and activities over more traditional “talk therapy.” Youth are more likely during ETAs to behave in an unguarded and genuine manner. This allows them the opportunity to experience success, identify obstacles, develop improved self-esteem, practice emotional regulation, and take greater responsibility for their actions.
The additional space also increases TwoCor’s capacity to expand and enrich other TwoCor programs. Life Skills Coaches will use the space for homework help, instruction on cooking healthy and economical meals, and other practical skills for when youth emancipate from their homes or the foster care system. Plans to increase the number and populations of youth served at TwoCor may lead to the appropriation of space for new Learning Labs to teach basic job skills and Gathering space for family-style meals, group activities and discussions.
September 1, 2017—Remodeling is completed on the new TwoCor building at 617 Arrawanna Street, next door to the office and workshop at 625 Arrawanna Street. The renovation of the building nearly doubles the space available for TwoCor programs. The building and surrounding property will feature a greenhouse, indoor and outdoor climbing wall, kitchen, art space and multipurpose room for activities such as yoga and Tai Chi.
The additional space increases the number and kinds of on-site, one-on-one Experiential Treatment Activities offered youth at risk for incarceration, chronic unemployment, and homelessness. Change, emotional growth, and personal empowerment are among the benefits of an effective ETA program. ETAs emphasize actions, movements, and activities over more traditional “talk therapy.” Youth are more likely during ETAs to behave in an unguarded and genuine manner. This allows them the opportunity to experience success, identify obstacles, develop improved self-esteem, practice emotional regulation, and take greater responsibility for their actions.
The additional space also increases TwoCor’s capacity to expand and enrich other TwoCor programs. Life Skills Coaches will use the space for homework help, instruction on cooking healthy and economical meals, and other practical skills for when youth emancipate from their homes or the foster care system. Plans to increase the number and populations of youth served at TwoCor may lead to the appropriation of space for new Learning Labs to teach basic job skills and Gathering space for family-style meals, group activities and discussions.
TwoCor Awarded $10,000 by Edson Fund for Greenhouse
July 26, 2017—The Edson Fund, managed by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, awarded TwoCor $10,000 for the purchase of a greenhouse kit to be assembled outside TwoCor’s newly renovated building at 623 Arrawanna Street. The new building is situated next door to the office and workshop at 625 Arrawanna Street.
The greenhouse enables TwoCor to expand its offering of Experiential Treatment Activities for at-risk youth. Experiential Treatment Activities provide youth, working one-on-one with staff, with opportunities to experience success, identify obstacles, improve self-esteem, and take greater responsibility for their actions. Change, emotional growth and personal empowerment are among the benefits of an effective ETA program.
Many of TwoCor’s youth have experienced severe childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect and abandonment. This trauma can have a long-term impact on the neurophysiology of the developing brain, resulting in deficits in physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. The greenhouse ETA will include instruction to help offset some of these deficits by focusing, among other things, on health and nutrition, development of fine motor skills, and activities to increase emotional regulation and executive functioning.
July 26, 2017—The Edson Fund, managed by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, awarded TwoCor $10,000 for the purchase of a greenhouse kit to be assembled outside TwoCor’s newly renovated building at 623 Arrawanna Street. The new building is situated next door to the office and workshop at 625 Arrawanna Street.
The greenhouse enables TwoCor to expand its offering of Experiential Treatment Activities for at-risk youth. Experiential Treatment Activities provide youth, working one-on-one with staff, with opportunities to experience success, identify obstacles, improve self-esteem, and take greater responsibility for their actions. Change, emotional growth and personal empowerment are among the benefits of an effective ETA program.
Many of TwoCor’s youth have experienced severe childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect and abandonment. This trauma can have a long-term impact on the neurophysiology of the developing brain, resulting in deficits in physical, emotional, cognitive and social development. The greenhouse ETA will include instruction to help offset some of these deficits by focusing, among other things, on health and nutrition, development of fine motor skills, and activities to increase emotional regulation and executive functioning.
TwoCor Awarded National Fire Protection Agency Grant
March 3, 2016--Thanks to your help TwoCor won a fire mitigation grant from the National Fire Protection Association! TwoCor and the Colorado Springs Fire Dept. received the second highest number of votes in the nation-wide competition. This is the second consecutive year that we have been rewarded this grant - last year, pictured to the right, was a great success. We will fill you in on details as the day approaches to remove fire fuels from around the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
March 3, 2016--Thanks to your help TwoCor won a fire mitigation grant from the National Fire Protection Association! TwoCor and the Colorado Springs Fire Dept. received the second highest number of votes in the nation-wide competition. This is the second consecutive year that we have been rewarded this grant - last year, pictured to the right, was a great success. We will fill you in on details as the day approaches to remove fire fuels from around the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
New Multimedia Lab Begins!
January 6, 2016—Thanks to a generous grant from the Edmonson Foundation, TwoCor started a new multimedia learning lab. Youth participants create collages in iMovie based around an interview they take and conduct. The fun four-week program introduces new recruits to TwoCor to basic work expectation such as listening and following directions, showing up on time, dressing and speaking appropriately, and asking permission.
January 6, 2016—Thanks to a generous grant from the Edmonson Foundation, TwoCor started a new multimedia learning lab. Youth participants create collages in iMovie based around an interview they take and conduct. The fun four-week program introduces new recruits to TwoCor to basic work expectation such as listening and following directions, showing up on time, dressing and speaking appropriately, and asking permission.
Listen to Our Executive Director on the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Hour on KCMJ 93.9 FM
October 14, 2015--TwoCor's Executive Director, Jim Hinkle, was a recent guest on the Justice and Peace Hour; click the orange play button below to hear his interview. You may also click here to listen to the interview on KCMJ's website.
October 14, 2015--TwoCor's Executive Director, Jim Hinkle, was a recent guest on the Justice and Peace Hour; click the orange play button below to hear his interview. You may also click here to listen to the interview on KCMJ's website.
TwoCor Named Organization of the Month by Palmer High School's Pay It Forward Club
August 31, 2015—Each month, students in Palmer High School's Pay It Forward club recognize a non-profit organization for their effort in improving the lives of teens in the Pikes Peak Region. The club chose TwoCor as their featured September non-profit. An article featuring TwoCor appears on the club's website. TwoCor programs have served several students from Palmer High School.
Joseph Shelton, a recent graduate of Palmer High School and a founder of the club, recommended TwoCor for the honor. "I went through TwoCor for almost two years and this place made me who I am today," stated Joseph. "When I first started I was stealing, getting in trouble in school, not caring what others say. However from this program I learned about respect and responsibility, I learned that I should not be ashamed of who I am but that I am strong and can make it anywhere. TwoCor does not give up on hope for anyone, they try to help all they can, and if they can't they find someone who will. I am honored to be a TwoCor graduate and I can't wait to see where their teaching will put me in the future."
August 31, 2015—Each month, students in Palmer High School's Pay It Forward club recognize a non-profit organization for their effort in improving the lives of teens in the Pikes Peak Region. The club chose TwoCor as their featured September non-profit. An article featuring TwoCor appears on the club's website. TwoCor programs have served several students from Palmer High School.
Joseph Shelton, a recent graduate of Palmer High School and a founder of the club, recommended TwoCor for the honor. "I went through TwoCor for almost two years and this place made me who I am today," stated Joseph. "When I first started I was stealing, getting in trouble in school, not caring what others say. However from this program I learned about respect and responsibility, I learned that I should not be ashamed of who I am but that I am strong and can make it anywhere. TwoCor does not give up on hope for anyone, they try to help all they can, and if they can't they find someone who will. I am honored to be a TwoCor graduate and I can't wait to see where their teaching will put me in the future."
TwoCor and St. Michael the Archangel Church Win Wildfire Mitigation Award
May 2, 2015--Youth in TwoCor’s community work projects helped to remove dead branches and other combustible materials from the grounds of St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church on May 2, National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. TwoCor and St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs were recipients of a $500 award for fire mitigation. The 65 winners were selected from a pool of 335 applications spanning 26 states. The Colorado Springs Fire Department initiated the grant application.
The competition was intended to raise wildfire awareness; help protect homes, neighborhoods and entire communities; increase safety for wildland firefighters; and lessen current post-fire impacts. Wild fires have tragically affected families in the St. Michael community, located near where the Waldo Canyon fire struck in the summer of 2012 and destroyed over 18,000 acres and 347 homes.