Pikes Peak Community Development (PPCD) Initiative
Mission
Develop a comprehensive set of grant making, technical assistance and capacity building activities to
address shared concerns and quality of life issues in the southeast area of El Paso County.
Purpose
Build on El Pomar Foundation’s active and visible role creating opportunities through proactive
philanthropy and innovative partnerships with a broad representation of leaders from civic and
community-based organizations that serve the southeast area of El Paso County.
PPCD Advisory Group
El Pomar Foundation convened a group of civic minded professionals to provide expertise, resources,
information and strategies to assist in identifying and addressing quality of life issues that impact
Southeast El Paso County.
1. B. J. Scott – President and CEO, Peak Vista Community Health Centers- 1) Full Service Clinic
(medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) in Fountain, Colorado in partnership with School
District #8 and the City of Fountain. 2) Entrada Health Center, a school-based primary care
(medical and behavioral healthcare) center located in Carmel Middle School, Harrison School
District 2
2. Annette King – Executive Director, Southeast YMCA/Outreach to Military Youth and Families –
“Armed Services YMCA”
3. Pastor James H. McMearn – President, Black Pastors Union
4. Cheryl Serrano – Superintendent, Fountain-Ft Carson/ District #8
5. Steve McCoy – Deputy Garrison Commander, Ft. Carson
6. Dr. Luis Velez - ELD Program Hispanic Advisory Council Representative
7. James Sullivan – Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region/ChildDaycare and After-school Programs for Ft. Carson
8. Tom Anderson – Colorado Springs Community Business Leader
PPCD Advisory Group Grantmaking Opportunity
$150, 000 grant total ($50,000 grant each year over three years); $10,500 “Merit Grant” total ($1,500
awarded by each Advisory Group member to a nonprofit of their choice each year over three years)
PPCD Advisory Group Objective
The PPCD Advisory Group’s focus is Youth and Education opportunities in Southeast El Paso County.
The PPCD’s Advisory Group interest is to identify and support ways to “connect students and families
to post-secondary educational opportunities”. The PPCD Advisory Group has developed a
comprehensive approach to help high school students, counselors, and families learn more about
scholarships, financial aid and student support services in order to successfully attend and remain
enrolled in post-secondary education.
PPCD Advisory Group Goals
 Connect students and families in Southeast El Paso County to post-secondary education opportunities.
 Prepare students to understand post-secondary education opportunities including financial literacy,
self assessment, family involvement, scholarship fairs, college admissions and student support.
 Provide students transitional support from high school and facilitate self-advocacy to promote their
success at the post-secondary level.
College Readiness and Success Program
The Pikes Peak Community Development (PPCD) Advisory Group has developed a comprehensive
approach to College Readiness and Success. The program consists of three components: 1) a workshop
series, 2) a resource guide, and 3) support for the Educating Children of Color Summit.
Target Audience: Pikes Peak Area High School Students from districts 2, 3, 8 and 11, with a focus on
students and military (active duty and retired) families who identify as Black/African American,
Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American.
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The student should meet one or more of the following characteristics:
o Socioeconomic diverse background
o Military family
o First generation college student
o Homeless or highly mobile family
o Immigrant family
o Special needs, as identified by the school district
College Readiness and Success Workshop Series
Action Plan: The workshop series will address a range of topics including college success, self advocacy,
financial literacy, pre-collegiate resources, and retention. This comprehensive workshop series will
consist of four workshops at no cost to students and families. All workshops are facilitated by higher
education professionals and are designed to expose students to resources and opportunities for post
secondary education. The workshop series will serve 140 students. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be
provided.
The College Readiness and Success Workshop Series is designed to support and encourage:
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Students who are interested in developing academic and leadership skills; need assistance with
goal orientation and organization; currently have a “C or better” grade point average.
Parents and family involvement.
Principals/teachers /counselors to serve as “Student Recruitment Coordinators.”
Resource Guide
Action plan: Create, design and disseminate (hard copy and online) a comprehensive resource guide to
identify programs, organizations, and events that connects youth to post-secondary education
opportunities.
Educating Children of Color Summit
Action Plan: Provide support to the Educating Children of Color Summit and encourage all workshop
participants to attend the annual summit. The summit seeks to dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline for
children of color, and children in poverty, through education.
College Readiness and Success Workshop Series
2011/2012 Schedule and Locations
Session
Target Audience
Location
Topics
October 8, 2011
Saturday
8:00am –2:00pm
Seniors,
Juniors, Sophomores, Freshman,
family, and counselors
Pikes Peak
Community
College
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Self Advocacy
Pre-Collegiate Resources
Financial Literacy
College prep advising
Resource Fair:
• PPCC Campus Resource
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College Readiness
College Success and Retention
Self-Advocacy
Financial Literacy
Resource Fair:
• CC Campus Resources
• Admissions/Scholarship
Fair
Eddie Hughes
719-502-2265
Confirmed
December 7, 2011
Wednesday
8:00am –2:00pm
Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores,
Freshman, family, and counselors
Roger Smith
719-389-6897
Confirmed
January 28, 2011
Saturday
8:00-5:00pm
Educating Children
of Color Summit
Colorado
College
Parents, teachers, students, counselors, school
administrators, child welfare professionals, juvenile
justice counselors, and those who are pursuing careers
in education and counseling
Three educational tracks:
1. Professionals
2. Parents and families
3. Students
Mittie Pedraza
719-447-9898
Theme: A Plan for “I Can”
Content: Focus on College Readiness –
Passport to be stamped
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
February 15, 2011
Wednesday
8:00am –2:00pm
Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores,
Freshman, family, and counselors
University of
Colorado
Colorado Springs
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Admissions
College and Family involvement
Financial Aid and Scholarships
College Prep Advising
Campus Tour
Congressional Appointment Process
Resource Fair:
• UCCS Campus Resources
• Summer Bridge Program
Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores,
Freshman, family, and counselors
United States Air
Force Academy
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Summer Programs and Jobs
College Resources
Community Service
Financial Literacy
Resource Fair:
• USAFA Campus Resources
• Youth Serving
Organizations
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TBD
Confirmed
April 11, 2011
Wednesday
8:00am –2:00pm
Capt Caitlin
Thorn
719-333-6679
Confirmed
TBD
Family Member/Parents and
CRSP Partners
Colorado
Technical
University
Scott McGuire
719-590-6702
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (PPCD)
2010- 2011 COLLEGE READINESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAM (CRSP)
STUDENT NOMINATION FORM
2011-2012 College Readiness and Success Workshop Series
Please PRINT all information
Ethnicity/Cultural Heritage:
(circle all that apply)
Student’s Name:
Grade (Fall 2011):
9 10 11 12
Female
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Hispanic
Native American
Male
Street Address:
Home Phone:
City, Zip Code:
Mobile Phone:
Nominated by:
School:
Email:
Current GPA:
To be answered by teacher or counselor:
Please discuss the leadership potential this student possesses that could be further developed by participation
in the College Readiness and Success Workshop Series.
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Signature
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Date
To be answered by student:
Why would you like to be a part of the College Readiness and Success Workshop Series?
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Signature of Student
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Date
Please return the Signed Student Nomination Form by September 2, 2011, Theo Gregory via fax: 577-7010 or
email the CRSP Program Manager, Amy de Lourenco at amy@thecagrp.com