Attend monthly meetings with guest speakers on new and/or innovative programs
Build relationships in the community with other youth-serving organizations
Connect and collaborate with others (Network retreat and social gatherings)
Share your upcoming news and events with your colleagues
Join The ERYC ski team and hit the slopes once a week
Technology Advancements
Member listing on ERYC website along with a combined calendar listing of your events
Monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox with a member spotlight
ERYC Wiki space with your own page and discussion board
Computer projector for presentations and survey evaluation
Collaborative Grants
25% of ERYC funding is allocated to other youth serving organizations
Eagle County Community Grant, 2009 $132,000. Shared with Bright Future Foundation, The Literacy Project, SOS Outreach, The Youth Foundation, Gore Range Natural Science School, Small Champions, Red Ribbon Project
Division of Behavioral Health Persistent Drunk Driving Grant, 2009-10 $25,000 Shared with Battle Mountain High School
Expand Resources
Eagle County Healthy Kids Survey measures high school attitudes and behaviors- This survey has brought in more than $1.5 million to youth-serving organizations in Eagle County
Distribute prevention materials to schools and community programs
Provide training opportunities in collaboration with The Vail Valley Partnership
Promote best practices and latest resources for positive youth development
Advocate for youth-serving organizations through The ERYC initiative, The Eagle County Youth Collaborative (ECYC)
Liaison for Eagle County with state prevention agencies
Your membership cost is based on your budget size. Call 949-9250 to get more information.
Eagle River Youth Coalition is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit. Federal ID number: 84-1593859