HERO-WITHIN Recipient spotlight: Karma ✨👏 Karma is entering young adulthood on her own terms. She just turned 18 and is getting her own apartment, has her own car and is excited to use her new laptop for school and work. She used her special opportunity grant to purchase the computer and says it will be life-changing to have access to reliable technology. Her inner light shines brightly, and her mentor calls her an “absolute joy” to work with. Shine on, Karma. You got this! HERO-WITHIN is an “award and special interest grant” program designed to honor and inspire youth facing adversity who are becoming remarkably resilient. Each spotlight shares their story to celebrate their impact and remind us all that the power to create change starts from within. Read more about the program at https://cbryouthconnect.org/hero-within-program/ #CBRYouthConnect #HEROWITHIN #ColoradoYouth #youthsupport (fb)

Join us tomorrow for an inspiring seminar hosted by the Institute for Human-Animal Connection, co-sponsored by CBR YouthConnect! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with animal welfare experts and support barrier-free pet adoption. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 🕚 Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM MDT 📍 Location: Community Room 120, Craig Hall, University of Denver or via Zoom Register here ➡https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/IHAC/rsvp_boot?id=2272815 #CBRYouthConnect #HEROWITHIN #ColoradoYouth #youthsupport #PetAdoption #AnimalWelfare #BarrierFreeAdoption (fb)