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
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.
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth strives to support housing justice initiatives, particularly those benefiting youth, contributing to the advancement of human rights in Colorado Springs.
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.
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 strives to support housing justice initiatives, particularly those benefiting youth, contributing to the advancement of human rights in Colorado Springs.
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.
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.
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.
Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth strives to support housing justice initiatives, particularly those benefiting youth, contributing to the advancement of human rights in Colorado Springs.
New Era Club: CC New Era is a non-partisan organization committed to helping the students of CC understand the local and state politics of Colorado and take action on issues they believe in. We will have a focus on political literacy and understanding a changing political climate as well as education around the political process and how people can better get involved and have their voices heard in government. We will organize meetings to discuss current events, increase political literacy, and create a community of support for young people wanting to learn more and get involved in politics.
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Allies of Unhoused Youth: Allies of Unhoused Youth strives to support housing justice initiatives, particularly those benefiting youth, contributing to the advancement of human rights in Colorado Springs. Student Leaders: Lili Hacking, Juniper Berry, Community Partner: The PLACE, ChangeLine, COS Tenants, Hope COS, and Pikes Peak Continuum of Care
Aprender Mediante Amistad (AMA): AMA supports students at Mitchell High School and Mann Middle School through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. AMA also contributes to English Language Development by hosting Family Resource Nights that connect families with school resources and support student engagement outside the classroom. This work helps build capacity for Mitchell's ELL program, supporting the school's broader turnaround efforts as it works to raise outcomes for English Language Learners.
Student Leaders: Isabelle Rosewater, William Ashford, Beatriz Leiva, Julia Tilson, Jordan Boldt and Nathan Narvaez 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: Lucy Donald. 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: Katherine Marsella, 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, Esther Ineza, Christine Byen, 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: Grizz Morin, 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, Tori Nilsen Community Partner: West Middle School, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
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: Melony Lomeli Ortiz Community Partner: Lutheran Family Services (LFS), CIRC.
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: Lilia Akinchina, Ming Liew, Bernie Latham, Anya Wieder, Lily Wright and Aziza Ismailova Community Partner:Various D11 schools
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Early Scholars: Provides quality tutoring and mentorship to students of Bristol Elementary School. Student Leaders: Sabrina Ng, Henry Stafford, Rose Koehler 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, Gianna Martinez-Vazquez 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 Leader: Odirichi Igwe Community Partner: Citizen's Project
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New Era Club: CC New Era is a non-partisan organization committed to helping the students of CC understand the local and state politics of Colorado and take action on issues they believe in. We will have a focus on political literacy and understanding a changing political climate as well as education around the political process and how people can better get involved and have their voices heard in government. We will organize meetings to discuss current events, increase political literacy, and create a community of support for young people wanting to learn more and get involved in politics. Leader: William Ashford Community Parnter: New Era Colorado
North Boys Enrichment Program: Mentors at-risk males attending North Middle School, serving as role models, motivators, and tutors. Student Leaders: Kate McDermott, Kailey Frobose, Dominic Oliveri and Ethan Stern 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 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: Lily Arangio, Leah Rubner and Douglas Leung Community Partner: Food to Power
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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: Emily Huckell, Illyana Collins, Lily Sharpe, Ruby Kofran and Anna Glasser Community Partner: Love Alive
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