Student Organizations
The CCE regularly supports around 15 community-engaged student organizations. Check out the list below for information on the student organizations that work with our office! Each student organization is grouped by our Issue Coalition categories below. Click "show all" at the bottom of the colored blocks below to see all areas at once.
** Not sure what issue area you are most interested in yet? Use the BreakOut student organization to explore various issues in the local and regional community.
If you've landed on this page because you are interested in beginning a new community-engaged student organization and working with the CCE, OR because you are a current student leader looking for a resource, check out the quick links below!
Student Organizations working with D11 schools must:
Supported Student Orgs by Issue
Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others!
InJustice Watch: Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system.
Prison Project: seeks to resist the prison industrial complex and support those impacted by it in every way we can. We believe that our prison system is fundamentally racist, classist, and oppressive to those most marginalized in our country. We believe it is the responsibility of every one of us to effect change in this system with all the resources we have at our availability.
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
Blue Zones: More information coming soon!
Circle K International: CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
Blue Zones: More information coming soon!
Circle K International: CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life.
Public and Global Health Club: PGH aims to involve the Colorado College community in learning and discussions surrounding global and U.S. public health, including health inequality and systems of public health. We also support our international partner in Kenya, the Western Organization for People Living with AIDS/HIV, through raising money and awareness on campus and maintaining a relationship that recognizes the importance of shifting power from American aid companies to grassroots organizations in affected communities
Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death.
CC Refugee Alliance (CCRA): Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Primarily partners with Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework.
Circle K International:CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming.
Colorado College Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Partners with West Middle School to offer outdoor educational program, build self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado.
CREATE: Matches CC students with D11 Middle School girls to engage in creative, imaginative, and experiential activities, to help the girls find their passion and self-confidence
Early Scholars Tutoring: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship on weekday mornings (before class) to students of Bristol Elementary School.
Enseña: Organizes CC student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language
North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors.
Tesla Mentors: Provides post-high-school planning and general mentorship to students at Tesla High School, providing students with a listening ear and teaching them to formulate goals
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement.
CC Democrats: CC Dems engage the student body in democratic and progressive politics
Young Americans for Freedom: The Colorado College Young Americans for Freedom Chapter (YAF) is a conservative youth organization that provides resources and support for students to promote conservative principles and ideas on campus. YAF organizes events, speakers, and conferences to educate and mobilize young people who are passionate about conservative ideals. YAF contributes to a diversity of thought on campus while serving as an affinity group for politically conservative or moderate students.
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Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth aims to create collaboration between the CC community and local organizations to positively impact local youth experiencing homelessness or at-risk of being unhoused. It does so through redistribution of CC excess, situation of CC students in the local socio-political context and analysis and activation of student action. This club is founded on the values of wealth-redistribution and community involvement. Student Leaders: EmhRys Jenkins, Aden Berry Community Partner: The Place, Local Homeless Right Movement, COS Homeless Union, COSYAB
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): Assists students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School whose parents in many cases do not speak English fluently and are limited in their ability to help their children with their homework. Student Leaders: Ashanty Garcia, Isabelle Rosewater, William Ashford Community Partners: Mitchell High School
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Blue Zones: Inspired by the secrets of original blue zones, which are rare longevity hotspots around the world where people are thriving into their 100s, we are a club that helps students explore and develop habits to live longer and happier lives. Our meetings cater to a wide range of interests from community walks, to cooking classes, and volunteering with assisted living/retirement communities. Student Leaders: Rose Ryan, Ella Reese-Clauson, Ellie Wirth. Community Partners: Brooksale Senior Living
BreakOut: Facilitates connections with local, regional and national communities through engaging students in meaningful weekend, block break, and spring break trips with community impact. Student Leader: Ella Yolen, Sonia Giordano.
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Circle K International: Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization, with thousands of members on hundreds of campuses on five continents across the globe. The collegiate branch of the Kiwanis International family, CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives. CKI members are dedicated to childhood development, environmental justice, serving those who are food insecure or lack housing and mental health. We also partner with UNICEF USA to raise awareness about the need for clean drinking water worldwide. Student Leader: Abby Tcheng, Luis Ross, Christine Byen, Peyton Kifer, Faith Frazier Community Partner: Kiwanis Club
ConnectGen: is a club dedicated to providing companionship for people living in long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits and group activities we hope to improve people's quality of life. Student Leaders: James Flynn, Saw Sow Community Partner: The Garden Inn Senior Living
CC Learning Initiative in the Mountains (CCLIM): Through an outdoor education program, builds self-esteem and environmental respect in middle school children who may not have had extensive opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Colorado. Student Leaders: Chelsea O'Donnel, Jane Barton, Community Partner: West Middle School, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
CC Democrats: CC Dems engage the student body in democratic and progressive politics. Student Leaders: Adelaide Olberding, Posy Vogt Community Partner: New Era and others
CC Community Art Club: The Community Art Club at Colorado College is dedicated to making art accessible while fostering meaningful connections between the Colorado College community and the larger Colorado Springs area. Through creative outreach, we aim to empower youth by providing access to artistic skills, mentorship, and opportunities for creative expression. We believe in the power of art to inspire, uplift, and serve as a bridge between communities. Our goal is to create a supportive and engaging environment where young artists can explore their potential while seeing firsthand that art can be a meaningful academic pursuit and a lifelong passion. We emphasize the importance of art as an outlet for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth, helping youth recognize its value as a tool for navigating their experiences and emotions. Student Leaders: Lili MacArthur, Lucia Hoskins Community Partner: The Place, Carmel Middle School
CC NMDP: NMDP is the non-profit that operates the national bone marrow and blood stem cell donor registry to find matches and life-saving cures for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and 70 other blood cancers and diseases. Our CC chapter is growing the registry by hosting tabling events and presenting to other student organizations. Student Leaders: Iris Pixler, Mica Hart, Katherine Rodbell Community Partner: NMDP
CC Refugee Alliance: Connects CC students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways with refugees and asylum seekers in Colorado Springs, as well as activist campaigns to better the lives of immigrants. Student Leaders: Maya Elias and Italia Quintana Community Partner: Lutheran Family Services (LFS).
CC Science Outreach: Engages students at Audubon Elementary and other D11 Schools, in fun and interesting science experiments, supporting a school under-funded for science programming. Student Leaders: Sabrina Liu, Ryley Olsen, Marcilla Kollie Community Partner:Various D11 schools
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Early Scholars: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship to students of Bristol Elementary School. Student Leaders: Macy McCauley, Amanda Roan and Beth Thompson Community Partner: Bristol Elementary
Enseña: Organizes student volunteers to teach Spanish to students at Steele and Wilson Elementary schools and share a passion for the language. Student Leaders: Noa Mor, Trevor Weiss, Kevin Menendez, Chris Gruschow Community Partners: Steele Elementary and Wilson Elementary
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InJustice Watch- Monitors local judges and attorneys to keep them accountable for unfair treatment and seeks to increase student awareness on what goes on in the local justice system. Student Leaders: Koray Gates, Odirichi Igwe Community Partner: Citizen's Project
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North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors. Student Leaders: Kate McDermott, Marin Snyder Community Partner: North Middle School
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Project Angel Heart Club: Project Angel Heart Club aims to involve Colorado College students with the nonprofit Project Angel Heart. This partnership between CC and Project Angel Heart seeks to support Colorado Springs by providing high quality meals to residents living with severe illnesses. Throughout the year, we help with distribution and meal deliveries. Student Leaders: Jack Franklin, Aubrey McGuire Community Partner: Project Angel Heart
Public and Global Health Club: PGH aims to involve the Colorado College community in learning and discussions surrounding global and U.S. public health, including health inequality and systems of public health. We also support our international partner in Kenya, the Western Organization for People Living with AIDS/HIV, through raising money and awareness on campus and maintaining a relationship that recognizes the importance of shifting power from American aid companies to grassroots organizations in affected communities. Student Leaders: Caroline Bay Community Partner: Food to Power
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Random Acts of Kindness: By organizing collective kindness initiatives, such as distributing goodie bags or sharing compliments, participants in CC RAOK promote positivity to members of the CC and Colorado Springs community. CC RAOK believes that it only takes a small, simple gesture to make someone’s day, and we strive to make as many days as possible through intentional acts of kindness that do not need to be earned, but are distributed “randomly,” to anyone who crosses our path. In the process, CC RAOK strives to create a kind and inclusive community within our club where all members feel safe and comfortable and create joy for themselves by bringing joy to others! Student Leaders: Sarah Mai Community Partner: Inn at Garden Plaza, Assorted Humane Societies
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Substance Use Harm Reduction Club- Educates students and the community on the principles of substance use harm reduction and overdose prevention and provide resources to houseless community members to ultimately reduce overdose death. Student Leaders: Charlotte Combe Community Partner: Love Alive
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