We are so, so excited to share our Impact Report 2025-2026 and reflect on all that we accomplished this past year. Here’s a quick story from the report:
On a warm Spring evening this past May, one of our students from Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, CO climbed to the top of a large hill in the mountains just west of Boulder and was immediately impacted by the impressive view.
He was filled with joy and excitement and during a moment of silence was inspired to yell out: “I’m on top of the wooooorld!” Everyone chuckled, but felt the exact same way.
Click here to read the full report and find out how many students we served this past year, what communities we are working with, new Collective Impact Projects we are involved in, what students are saying about our programs, and more!
None of this would be possible without the strong ecosystem of program partners and supporters who help fund our programs every year. To our long-time program partners and donors, thank you! You showed up and it means a lot.
If you are new to the Cottonwood community, please check out our Sponsors & Partners page and consider becoming a monthly donor to help invest in our students, programs, and long-term sustainability and success!
DONATE TODAYCheers,
Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director
Cottonwood Institute
PS: Come help celebrate our successes from this past year and join the Cottonwood Community at our Fall Happy Hour on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 from 4 – 7pmish at Woods Boss Brewing in Denver. Woods Boss is donating $1 per pint sold back to Cottonwood and a generous sponsor is buying the first 50 pints, so come early! Click here to register for free.
